Federal Medical Centre, Makurdi
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| Federal Medical Centre, Makurdi | |
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| Geography | |
| Location | No 1 Atiku Abubakar Road, Mission Ward Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria |
| Organisation | |
| Care system | Public |
| Services | |
| Emergency department | Yes |
| History | |
| Opened | 1967 |
| Links | |
| Website | fmcmakurdi |
| Lists | Hospitals in Nigeria |
Federal Medical Centre, Makurdi is a federal government of Nigeria medical centre located in Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria. The current chief medical director is Prof. Mangwa J. Kortar.[1][2][3]
History
[edit]Federal Medical Centre, Makurdi was established in 1967. The hospital was formerly known as General Hospital, Makurdi.[4][5]
Management Staff
[edit]Source:[6]
- Prof. Namgwa Joseph Kortor - CHIEF MEDICAL DIRECTOR
- Dr. Donatus Dzuachii -Head of Clinical Services
- Mr. David Terhemba Abakume -Director of Administration
- Nrs Ekefan Elizabeth Ebenezer -HOD Nursing Services
- Dr. Bem Tar -Principal Investigator/Team Lead HIV programme
- Mr. Mfe Inga -Director of Finance
Throughout the years, the following individuals have had the privilege of serving as Medical Directors of the hospital.
[edit]- Dr. Samuel Tor Agbidye 1995-1999 [7]
- Dr. King David Terna Yawe 1999-2003
- Dr. O.O. Dokumu 2003-2008
- Dr. Matthias Oyigeya 2008-2014
- Dr. Peteru Msuega Inundugh 2015-2023
- Prof. Namgwa Joseph Kortor 1st August, 2023-Till Date
The former chief medical director of the medical center is Peter Inunduh which is succeeded by Prof. Mangwa J. Kortar.[8]
In 2023, president Bola Armed appointed Prof. Mangwa J. Kortar as the new chief medical director for the medical center.[9][10]
Department
[edit]- Department of Accident and emergency
- Department of dental service
- Department of medical laboratory
- Department inpatient care
- Department of Diagnostic imaging
- Department of rehabilitation services
- Department of Ecg test
- Department of amenities and retainership
- Department of social welfare services
- Department of paedratics
- Department of outpatient.[11]
Project commission
[edit]Amenities ward
[edit]There is opening of special amenities care ward in the medical center to provide a quality medical care to patients and affordable medical care .[12]
In June 2024, there is commission/Renovation of new molecular lab in federal government medical center makurdi, this is to improve the efficiency of the test and research in the medical lab.[13]
References
[edit]- ^ "Doctors in mass exodus amidst NARD strike". Daily Trust. 2021-08-23. Retrieved 2022-06-21.
- ^ "Ochanya: State court acquits husband of raping minor, federal court convicts wife of negligence - Premium Times Nigeria". 2022-04-28. Retrieved 2022-06-21.
- ^ News, Leadership (2023-08-15). "Directors Move Against Newly Appointed Hospital Heads". Retrieved 2025-03-19.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "42 labs failed to test COVID-19 samples, send results – NCDC". Punch Newspapers. 2022-01-31. Retrieved 2022-06-21.
- ^ "Ochanya: Rape victim's family asks Benue to appeal lecturer's acquittal". Punch Newspapers. 2022-05-05. Retrieved 2022-06-21.
- ^ "Management – FMC MAKURDI". Retrieved 2025-03-22.
- ^ "About Us – FMC MAKURDI". Retrieved 2025-03-22.
- ^ "FMC Makurdi opens special amenity ward - P.M. News". Retrieved 2022-06-21.
- ^ "FG Appoints 11 New CMDs for Federal Medical Centres – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2025-03-19.
- ^ Are, Jesupemi (2023-08-18). "FG appoints new CMDs for 11 federal medical centres". TheCable. Retrieved 2025-03-19.
- ^ "Services – FMC MAKURDI". Retrieved 2025-03-19.
- ^ "FMC Makurdi opens special amenity ward". Retrieved 2025-03-19.
- ^ Nigeria, U. S. Mission (2024-06-13). "U.S. CDC Helps Commission Molecular Lab in Benue". U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-03-19.
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