Federal Medical Centres Amendment No2 Act
Act · Health
An Act amends the Federal Medical Centres Act to update provisions on establishment, administration, and funding. It targets patients, staff, and regulators of these centres. This enhances governance and improves service delivery across federal health institutions.
What Is This Policy?
Amends the principal Federal Medical Centres Act to update provisions governing the establishment, administration, funding, and operations of Federal Medical Centres (FMCs) across Nigeria.
Who Does It Target?
Patients accessing healthcare at Federal Medical Centres Medical and administrative staff of FMCs Health sector regulators and the Federal Ministry of Health
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Strengthen the legal and operational framework for Federal Medical Centres Improve governance, funding, and accountability of FMCs Enhance service delivery standards across all federal tertiary health institutions
Key Features
Governance Updates: Revised composition and powers of FMC boards and management structures Funding Provisions: Clarified mechanisms for federal funding, internally generated revenue, and donor funds Staff Regulations: Updated provisions on recruitment, discipline, and welfare of FMC employees Service Standards: Strengthened requirements for quality assurance and patient care standards
Current Status
In force. The amended Federal Medical Centres Act governs the administration and operations of all Federal Medical Centres across Nigeria, with the Federal Ministry of Health as the oversight authority.
Patients access FMC services by visiting any Federal Medical Centre directly or via referral from primary/secondary health facilities Valid identification for registration Referral letter (where applicable) Payment of applicable consultation/treatment fees or NHIA enrollment Application method: Walk-in or referral at any Federal Medical Centre
Important Terms
Service fees apply unless covered by NHIA or government health schemes Specialist referral may be required for certain services
Impact & Metrics
Strengthens the operational efficiency and accountability of Nigeria's federal tertiary healthcare network, improving health outcomes for millions of Nigerians.
Official Resources
Website: health.gov.ng Contact: Federal Ministry of Health This policy summary is intended for informational purposes. For official and legal information, refer to the cited Act or Bill and official government sources.
Legal Framework
Enacted under the legislative powers of the National Assembly vested by Section 4 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). The Federal Medical Centre operates under the National Health Act 2014, the Medical and Dental Practitioners Act, the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) regulatory framework, and the Teaching Hospital Scheme of the Federal Ministry of Health. Funded through the annual federal budget and the Tertiary Education Trust Fund.