As part of efforts to achieve universal health coverage, the Federal Government says the new Federal Medical Centres in Epe, Lagos State, and Misau in Bauchi State, will each host a School of Nursing.
The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Tunji Alausa, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja while presenting letters of appointment to the acting medical directors, Dr Adeleke Kaka of FMC Epe and Dr Rufa’i Dachi of FMC Misau.
Alausa said the establishment of the two institutions was crucial for national development.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that President Bola Tinubu approved the establishment of three federal medical centres in its efforts toward achieving Universal Health Coverage.
The centres are the ones in Epe, Lagos State, Misau in Bauchi State and Federal Medical Centre, Ikole-Ekiti in Ekiti.
Tinubu said the centres would offer specialised medical care, attract skilled healthcare professionals and provide a platform for cutting-edge medical research in the country.
The minister said, “This milestone reflects the Tinubu administration’s commitment to enhancing healthcare accessibility and quality across Nigeria.
“This approval further demonstrates the president’s passion and commitment to ensuring that Nigerians receive the best healthcare at an affordable cost.
“It also aims to increase the much-needed human resources for health in our country.”
Alausa explained that the centres were designed to alleviate the strain on existing healthcare facilities by providing tertiary care to over one million residents in the region.
SOURCE:PUNCH
