Federal Medical Centre, Asaba is a federal government-owned tertiary healthcare institution located in Asaba, the capital of Delta State, Nigeria. The centre provides a wide range of medical services and serves as a key healthcare provider in the region.
History
The facility was originally established as the General Hospital, Asaba, before it was upgraded and rebranded as the Federal Medical Centre in August 1998. Since its inception, it has evolved into a comprehensive healthcare institution, offering specialized medical services to Delta State and its surrounding areas.
Leadership
- Chief Medical Director (CMD): Dr. Osiatuma Azubuike
Management Team
- Chairman, Medical Advisory Committee: Dr. Omo Ekeneam
- Director of Administration: Mr. Patrick Ononye
- Deputy Chairman, Medical Advisory Committee: Dr. James C. Ibuaku
- Director of Finance and Accounts: Mr. Omonigho A.
Departments
The centre comprises a broad range of clinical and non-clinical departments, including:
- Department of Radiology
- Department of Surgery
- Department of Physiotherapy
- Department of Family Medicine
- Department of Pathology
- Department of Anaesthesia
- Department of Pharmacy
- Department of Nursing
- Department of Paediatrics
- Department of Internal Medicine
- Department of Dentistry
- Department of Accident and Emergency
- Department of Communicable Diseases and Control
- Department of Haematology
- Department of Ophthalmology
- Department of Health Records and Management
- Department of Public Health
- Department of Information and Technology
- Department of Internal Audits
- Department of Stores and Supply
- Department of Social Welfare
- Department of SERVICOM
Nursing College Inauguration
In May 2024, the College of Nursing was officially inaugurated at Federal Medical Centre, Asaba, further expanding the institution’s commitment to medical education and the training of healthcare professionals.
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