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
Departments31 depts
Specialty Services
Specialized Equipment
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.
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
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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.
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