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About This Hospital

Category: Federal Specialist Hospital / Tertiary Hospital
Accreditation: Accredited by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) for postgraduate specialist training across multiple clinical disciplines. Accredited by the West African College of Physicians, West African College of Surgeons, and the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria for fellowship and residency programmes. Serves as the premier federal specialist hospital for the FCT and Abuja, providing advanced diagnostics and specialist care for government officials, diplomats, and the general public.
Affiliation: Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare — the National Hospital, Abuja, was established in 1999 as a presidential-tier federal specialist hospital in the heart of Nigeria's capital city. It functions as the foremost referral hospital for the Federal Capital Territory and serves the federal government, the diplomatic community, and the general public with a comprehensive range of specialist medical, surgical, and diagnostic services.
Patient Satisfaction: Good
Rating Source: Google

Departments38 depts

Accident and Emergency

Anaesthesia and Intensive Care

Surgery (General Surgery)

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Neurosurgery

Orthopaedics and Traumatology

Urology

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Internal Medicine

Cardiology

Endocrinology

Gastroenterology

Nephrology

Neurology

Dermatology

Haematology and Blood Transfusion

Infectious Disease

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Paediatrics and Child Health

Neonatology

Oncology

Radiotherapy

Radiology and Medical Imaging

Nuclear Medicine

Anatomical Pathology

Chemical Pathology

Medical Microbiology

Medical Laboratory Science

Psychiatry and Mental Health

Ophthalmology

Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT / Otolaryngology)

Dental Surgery and Oral Medicine

Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

Occupational Therapy

Family Medicine

Pharmacy

Nursing and Midwifery

Medical Social Work

Specialty Services

Accident and Emergency (24 hours)

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Neurosurgery

Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging

Oncology and Radiotherapy

Advanced Nephrology and Renal Services

Neonatal Intensive Care

High-Risk Obstetrics and Maternity Care

Laparoscopic and Minimally Invasive Surgery

Paediatric Sub-specialties

HIV/AIDS Clinic and Treatment

Bone Marrow Transplant Unit

Postgraduate Residency Training

Specialized Equipment

CT Scanner (128-slice)MRI MachinePET-CT Scanner (Nuclear Medicine)Linear Accelerator (Radiotherapy)Digital X-ray and FluoroscopyUltrasonographic imagingEchocardiographyHaemodialysis machinesICU ventilators and monitoring systemsLaparoscopic surgical equipmentEndoscopy suiteAutomated haematology and biochemistry analysersBlood bank and transfusion equipmentBronchoscopy unitOperating theatre suite (multiple)

Leadership & Management

Head of Hospital

Dr. Daju Ishaku Kachallom

Chief Medical Director, National Hospital, Abuja. Dr. Daju Ishaku Kachallom leads Nigeria's foremost federal specialist hospital in the capital, overseeing the delivery of world-class specialist healthcare, advanced diagnostics, and postgraduate medical training to government officials, the diplomatic community, and the general public in the FCT and across Nigeria.

Managed By

Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare

National Hospital, Abuja, is a federal government institution under the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, established in 1999. As a presidential-tier hospital, it provides a full range of specialist medical, surgical, obstetric, paediatric, and diagnostic services, and functions as the premier tertiary referral centre for the FCT.

Multilingual staff availableYes

Booking at This Hospital

Online Booking

Contact via https://www.nationalhospitalabuja.gov.ng

Walk-in Policy

Allowed at General Outpatient Department

Emergency Wait

24:00:00

Non-Emergency Wait

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

How to book

Walk-in (General Outpatient)Phone (+234 9 234 0660)Online enquiry via hospital website

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Hospital Policies

Privacy & Confidentiality

All patient information is treated with complete confidentiality in accordance with MDCN guidelines and applicable Nigerian health laws. The hospital maintains strict confidentiality protocols for high-profile and government patients.

Discharge Policy

Discharge is authorised by the attending consultant physician or surgeon in consultation with the patient and family. A discharge summary is issued to every patient.

Hours & Holidays

General Outpatient and Specialist 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

+23492340660

+2347080601000

+23492340660

info@nationalhospitalabuja.gov.ng

https://www.nationalhospitalabuja.gov.ng

Location

Plot 132, Phase 3, Central Business District

Abuja, Abuja

North-Central Nigeria (FCT)

Postal: 900103

Near: Plot 132, Phase 3, Central Business District, Abuja — Nigeria's premier federal specialist hospital in the capital city; established 1999; foremost referral centre for the FCT and serves government, diplomatic, and general public patients

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Emergency Services

24/7 Emergency CareYes

Ambulance ServicesYes

+23492340660

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 security protocols, infection control, and ward guidelines

Available on-site

WheelchairElevatorRamps

Facilities & Amenities

Wi-Fi: Available in select areas

Accident and Emergency Complex (24 hours)

Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Operating Theatres (multiple)

Radiotherapy and Oncology Centre

Nuclear Medicine Unit

Radiology and Imaging Suite (CT, MRI, PET-CT, X-ray, Ultrasound)

Medical Laboratory Complex

Blood Bank and Transfusion Services

Haemodialysis Unit

Bone Marrow Transplant Unit

General Outpatient Department

Specialist Outpatient Clinics

Antenatal and Maternity Ward

Paediatric Ward

Pharmacy

Eye Clinic

ENT Clinic

Dental Clinic

Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department

HIV/AIDS Clinic

Mortuary

Administrative Complex

Room Options

General wardsSemi-private roomsVIP and Executive suitesIntensive Care Units (ICU)Neonatal ICUPaediatric wardMaternity and labour ward

Support Services

24-hour Emergency and Trauma care

Cancer diagnosis and radiotherapy

Nuclear medicine imaging

Cardiothoracic and neurosurgery

Antenatal and postnatal care

Neonatal intensive care

Renal dialysis

HIV/AIDS clinic and treatment

Physiotherapy and rehabilitation

Blood bank and transfusion services

Medical social services

Postgraduate residency training

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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