FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE MAKURDI ACT

What Is This Policy?

An Act establishing the Federal Medical Centre in Makurdi, Benue State, to deliver tertiary healthcare services. The facility evolved from a railway clinic established in 1927.

Who Does It Target?

Residents of Benue State and surrounding communities requiring tertiary medical care, including specialist orthopedic, surgical, and general medical services.

What Does It Aim to Achieve?

Provide comprehensive tertiary healthcare, conduct medical research, and serve as a hub for specialist medical services in the North Central zone.

Key Features

400-Bed Facility: A 400-bed tertiary hospital providing comprehensive medical services Long History: Evolved from a railway clinic (1927) to a general hospital (1967) to FMC (1995) Molecular Lab: New molecular laboratory commissioned in June 2024 Specialist Services: Includes orthopedics, neurology, dermatology, and gastroenterology

Current Status

Rollout Stage: Fully operational; federal status since 1995 Coverage: Makurdi, Benue State Funding: Federal Government through Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare

How to Access

Visit the facility directly or through referral from lower-level health facilities. Valid identification Referral for specialist services NHIS enrollment (where applicable)

Impact & Metrics

Has evolved over nearly a century from a small railway clinic to a major tertiary health institution serving the North Central region.

Official Resources

Website: fmcmakurdi.gov.ng

Legal Framework

The Federal Medical Centre Makurdi Act establishes the Centre under statute. It operates under the National Health Act 2014, the Federal Medical Centres Act, the Medical and Dental Practitioners Act, and the National Health Insurance Authority Act 2022. The Tertiary Education Trust Fund Act 2011 supports capital development of federal tertiary health institutions serving as teaching facilities.