FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE YENAGOA ACT

What Is This Policy?

An Act establishing the Federal Medical Centre in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, converted from the colonial-era General Hospital established in 1957.

Who Does It Target?

Residents of Bayelsa State and the Niger Delta region requiring tertiary medical services.

What Does It Aim to Achieve?

Provide quality tertiary healthcare to Bayelsa State, support medical research, and serve as the primary specialist health facility in the state.

Key Features

Colonial Heritage: Originated as Yenagoa General Hospital established in 1957 during the colonial era Federal Takeover: Taken over by Federal Ministry of Health on September 9, 1999 Outreach Hospital: Includes Otuoke Cottage Hospital as an outreach facility since 2014 Comprehensive Services: Offers general and specialist medical care including 24/7 emergency services

Current Status

Rollout Stage: Fully operational since 1999 federal takeover Coverage: Yenagoa, Bayelsa State (with Outreach Hospital in Ogbia LGA) Funding: Federal Government through Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare

How to Access

Visit the facility directly at Hospital Road, Ovom, Yenagoa. Referrals accepted from primary and secondary facilities. Valid identification Referral for specialist services NHIS/BHIS enrollment (where applicable)

Impact & Metrics

Best described as the primary Federal Medical Centre for Bayelsa State, serving as the main tertiary health facility in the state.

Official Resources

Website: fmcyenagoa.org.ng

Legal Framework

The Federal Medical Centre Yenagoa 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 Niger Delta Development Commission Act provides supplementary capital development funding for health infrastructure in Bayelsa State as a Niger Delta state.