Federal Medical Centre, Onitsha — Onitsha, Anambra

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About This Hospital

Category: Federal Tertiary Hospital / Federal Medical Centre
Accreditation: Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare facility; upgraded from Onitsha General Hospital to Federal Medical Centre status in 2023.
Affiliation: Federal Government of Nigeria — Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. Governed by a Board of Management with the Chief Medical Director as chief executive.

Departments19 depts

Accident and Emergency

Internal Medicine

Surgery (General Surgery)

Neurosurgery

Orthopaedics and Trauma

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Paediatrics and Child Health

Cardiology

Urology

Radiology and Radiotherapy

Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT)

Psychiatry

Nuclear Medicine

Family Medicine

Dermatology

Ophthalmology

Medical Laboratory Science / Pathology

Pharmacy

Nursing Services

Specialty Services

Accident and Emergency (24 hours)

Neurosurgery

Cardiology

Radiotherapy

Nuclear Medicine

Obstetrics and Maternity Care

Paediatric Care

Leadership & Management

Head of Hospital

Dr. Mercy Anugwu

Chief Medical Director of Federal Medical Centre, Onitsha. She was acting medical director at the time of the facility's upgrade from Onitsha General Hospital to Federal Medical Centre status in May 2023, and was confirmed as substantive Chief Medical Director by President Bola Tinubu in August 2023, among eleven new CMDs appointed to federal medical facilities nationwide.

Managed By

Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare / FMC Onitsha Board of Management

The hospital is governed by a Board of Management under the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, with the Chief Medical Director overseeing clinical and administrative operations.

Multilingual staff availableYes

Booking at This Hospital

Online Booking

Walk-in

Walk-in Policy

Walk-in accepted at all Outpatient Departments; referrals accepted from primary and secondary facilities across Onitsha and Anambra State

Emergency Wait

24:00:00

Non-Emergency Wait

Monday - Saturday 8 AM - 4 PM

How to book

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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.

Discharge Policy

Discharge is authorised by the attending consultant or medical officer.

Hours & Holidays

General Outpatient: Monday - Saturday 8 AM - 4 PM. Emergency, Pharmacy, and Laboratory services operate 24 hours, 7 days a week.

No Smoking Policy in Effect

Contact

+2348037733064

info@fmconitsha.org.ng

https://fmconitsha.org.ng

Location

3 Awka Road, GRA, Onitsha

Onitsha, Anambra

South-East Nigeria

Postal: 434106

Near: Government Reserved Area (GRA), Onitsha — formerly Onitsha General Hospital, established in the 1960s and upgraded to a Federal Medical Centre in 2023

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Emergency Services

24/7 Emergency CareYes

Ambulance ServicesYes

Visiting & Access

Visiting Hours

Monday - Saturday 8 AM - 4 PM (Clinics); Emergency 24 hours

Visitor Policy

General public visiting — visitors must comply with ward protocols

Available on-site

WheelchairRamps

Facilities & Amenities

Wi-Fi: Available in administrative areas

Accident and Emergency Unit (24 hours)

Operating Theatres

Maternity and Labour Ward

Paediatric Ward

General Wards

Radiology and Imaging Unit

Medical Laboratory

Pharmacy

General Outpatient Department

Eye Clinic

ENT Clinic

Dermatology Clinic

Mortuary

Room Options

General wardsPrivate roomsMaternity wardPaediatric ward

Support Services

24-hour Emergency care

Obstetric and maternity services

Surgical services

Paediatric care

Medical social services

Insurance & Payment

Accepted Plans

National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA)Select private health insurance plans / HMOs

Payment Methods

CashBank transferPOS / Credit and debit card

Financial Aid Self-Pay

Emergency Coverage

Full (Accident and Emergency — 24 hours)

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