FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE WASE ACT
Act · Health
Policy date: 2024-08-01
An Act establishes the Federal Medical Centre in Wase, Plateau State, to provide tertiary healthcare services. It targets residents of Wase and neighboring communities in surrounding states lacking access to such care. This aims to bridge healthcare gaps and reduce the burden on other facilities.
What Is This Policy?
An Act establishing a Federal Medical Centre in Wase, Plateau State, to provide tertiary healthcare services to the local population and surrounding communities.
Who Does It Target?
Residents of Wase LGA, southern Plateau State, and neighboring communities in Bauchi, Gombe, Nasarawa, and Taraba States who lack access to tertiary healthcare.
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Bridge the gap in healthcare delivery in Plateau State, reduce the burden on Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH), and provide quality tertiary medical services to underserved communities.
Key Features
Tertiary Healthcare: Provides specialist and general medical services Surgical Services: Commenced surgical operations in August 2024 Strategic Location: Serves as a healthcare hub connecting multiple states MoU with State: Federal and Plateau State governments signed MoU for operations in July 2024
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Active; commenced operations with surgical services from August 2024 Coverage: Wase, Plateau State and environs Sponsorship: Bill sponsored by former Deputy Speaker Rt. Hon. Ahmed Idris Wase Funding: Federal Government; Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare
How to Access
Visit the FMC Wase directly for medical services. Referrals accepted from primary and secondary healthcare facilities. Valid identification Referral letter (for specialist services) NHIS enrollment (where applicable)
Impact & Metrics
Addresses the absence of any tertiary health facility in Wase LGA, a strategic economic zone with mineral resources and oil exploration activities.
Official Resources
Website: N/A (Contact Federal Ministry of Health)
Legal Framework
The Federal Medical Centre Wase 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 Nursing and Midwifery Act. The National Primary Health Care Development Agency Act provides the policy framework for referral pathways linking primary health care to the FMC. The National Health Insurance Authority Act 2022 governs participation in national health insurance.