Federal Medical Centre, Makurdi

Federal Medical Centre in Nigeria

Hospital in Benue State, Nigeria

Federal Medical Centre, Makurdi

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.gov.ng
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

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Federal Medical Centre, Makurdi was established in 1967. The hospital was formerly known as General Hospital, Makurdi.[4][5]

## Management Staff

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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.

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* 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

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* 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

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### Amenities ward

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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

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1. ^ "Doctors in mass exodus amidst NARD strike". Daily Trust. 2021-08-23. Retrieved 2022-06-21.
2. ^ "Ochanya: State court acquits husband of raping minor, federal court convicts wife of negligence - Premium Times Nigeria". 2022-04-28. Retrieved 2022-06-21.
3. ^ News, Leadership (2023-08-15). "Directors Move Against Newly Appointed Hospital Heads". Retrieved 2025-03-19. `{{cite web}}`: `|last=` has generic name (help)
4. ^ "42 labs failed to test COVID-19 samples, send results – NCDC". Punch Newspapers. 2022-01-31. Retrieved 2022-06-21.
5. ^ "Ochanya: Rape victim's family asks Benue to appeal lecturer's acquittal". Punch Newspapers. 2022-05-05. Retrieved 2022-06-21.
6. ^ "Management – FMC MAKURDI". Retrieved 2025-03-22.
7. ^ "About Us – FMC MAKURDI". Retrieved 2025-03-22.
8. ^ "FMC Makurdi opens special amenity ward - P.M. News". Retrieved 2022-06-21.
9. ^ "FG Appoints 11 New CMDs for Federal Medical Centres – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2025-03-19.
10. ^ Are, Jesupemi (2023-08-18). "FG appoints new CMDs for 11 federal medical centres". TheCable. Retrieved 2025-03-19.
11. ^ "Services – FMC MAKURDI". Retrieved 2025-03-19.
12. ^ "FMC Makurdi opens special amenity ward". Retrieved 2025-03-19.
13. ^ 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.