Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia — Umuahia, Abia

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About This Hospital

Category: Federal Medical Centre / Tertiary Hospital
Accreditation: Accredited by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) for postgraduate residency training and house officer programmes. Originally established in 1945 as the Queen Elizabeth Specialist Hospital under the colonial administration; redesignated as a Federal Medical Centre in November 1991. One of the oldest and most established tertiary health institutions in the South-East geopolitical zone.
Affiliation: Operated under the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Nigeria. Serves as a major referral centre for Abia State and surrounding states. Has conducted international partnership programmes including surgical missions for clubfoot correction with American volunteer surgical teams.
Patient Satisfaction: Good
Rating Source: Google

Departments31 depts

Surgery (General Surgery)

Orthopaedics and Trauma

Neurosurgery

Urology

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Paediatrics and Child Health

Internal Medicine

Cardiology

Neurology

Endocrinology

Haematology and Blood Transfusion

Gastroenterology

Family Medicine / General Outpatient

Accident and Emergency

Anaesthesia and Intensive Care

Ophthalmology

Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT)

Dermatology

Psychiatry and Mental Health

Dental Surgery

Community Medicine

Radiology and Medical Imaging

Histopathology

Chemical Pathology

Medical Laboratory

Pharmacy

Physiotherapy

Nursing

Nutrition and Dietetics

Medical Social Work

Health Records

Specialty Services

Accident and Emergency (24 hours)

Paediatric Orthopaedic Services (including clubfoot correction)

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Renal Dialysis

Surgical Oncology

Laparoscopic and Minimally Invasive Surgery

Antenatal and Postnatal Care

HIV/AIDS Clinic

Neonatal Care

Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

Postgraduate Residency Training

Specialized Equipment

CT ScannerDigital X-ray and fluoroscopyUltrasonographic imagingECG machinesAutomated haematology analyserAutomated biochemistry analyserDialysis machinesICU ventilators and patient monitoring systemsLaparoscopic surgical equipmentEndoscopy suiteBlood bank and transfusion equipmentPhototherapy units (paediatrics)

Leadership & Management

Head of Hospital

Dr. Azubuike Onyebuchi

Chief Medical Director, Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia. Consultant Surgeon. Has led the hospital through infrastructure improvements and clinical programme expansions including international surgical partnerships for paediatric orthopaedic conditions.

Managed By

Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare

Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia operates under the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Nigeria. Established in 1945 and redesignated as a Federal Medical Centre in November 1991, the hospital has grown to serve as the principal tertiary health institution for Umuahia and a regional referral centre for Abia State.

Multilingual staff availableYes

Booking at This Hospital

Online Booking

Contact via https://fmc-umuahia.com.ng

Walk-in Policy

Allowed at General Outpatient and Family Medicine Departments

Emergency Wait

24:00:00

Non-Emergency Wait

Monday - Friday 8 AM - 4 PM (Specialist Clinics)

How to book

Walk-in (General Outpatient)PhoneOnline enquiry via hospital website

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Hospital Policies

Privacy & Confidentiality

All patient information is treated with complete confidentiality and handled in accordance with MDCN guidelines and applicable Nigerian health laws. Patient data is not disclosed without lawful authority or written consent.

Discharge Policy

Discharge is authorised by the attending consultant physician in consultation with the patient and family. A discharge summary detailing diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up instructions is issued to every patient.

Hours & Holidays

Clinics: Monday - Friday 8 AM - 4 PM. Emergency, ICU, Pharmacy, Laboratory, and Maternity services operate 24 hours, 7 days a week.

No Smoking Policy in Effect

Contact

+2348038089468

fmcumuahia@fmc-umuahia.com.ng

https://fmc-umuahia.com.ng

Location

Aba Road, opposite Guaranty Trust Bank, Umu Obasi, Umuahia

Umuahia, Abia

Eastern Nigeria

Postal: 440236

Near: Aba Road, opposite GTBank, Umuahia — one of the oldest federal medical institutions in South-East Nigeria, founded 1945 as Queen Elizabeth Specialist Hospital; redesignated Federal Medical Centre November 1991; primary tertiary referral hospital for Abia State

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Emergency Services

24/7 Emergency CareYes

Ambulance ServicesYes

+2348038089468

Visiting & Access

Visiting Hours

Monday - Friday 8 AM - 4 PM (Clinics); Emergency services 24 hours, 7 days

Visitor Policy

Restricted — visitors must comply with hospital infection control and ward protocols

Available on-site

WheelchairRamps

Facilities & Amenities

Wi-Fi: Not specified

Accident and Emergency Unit (24 hours)

Surgical Theatres

Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Neonatal Care Unit

Renal Dialysis Unit

Specialist Outpatient Clinics

General Outpatient Department

Maternity and Labour Ward

Paediatric Ward

Radiology and Imaging Centre

Medical Laboratory Complex

Blood Bank and Transfusion Services

Pharmacy (24 hours)

Dental Clinic

Eye and Ophthalmic Clinic

Physiotherapy Unit

Mortuary

Administrative Complex

Room Options

General wardsSemi-private roomsPrivate roomsIntensive Care Units (ICU)Paediatric wardMaternity and labour ward

Support Services

24-hour Emergency and Trauma care

Surgical and orthopaedic care

Antenatal and postnatal care

Paediatric outpatient clinic

Renal dialysis

HIV/AIDS clinic

Physiotherapy and rehabilitation

Blood bank and transfusion services

24-hour pharmacy dispensing

Medical outreach programmes

Insurance & Payment

Accepted Plans

National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS)Federal Government Employees Health PlanSelect private health insurance plans

Payment Methods

CashBank transferPOS / Credit and debit card

Financial Aid Self-Pay

Emergency Coverage

Full (Accident and Emergency — 24 hours)

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