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
Specialty Services
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.
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.
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