Federal Medical Centre, Jalingo
| Federal Medical Centre, Jalingo | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Jalingo, Taraba State, Nigeria |
| Organisation | |
| Care system | Public |
| Type | Teaching, Research |
| Services | |
| Emergency department | Yes |
| History | |
| Opened | November 1999 |
| Links | |
| Website | www |
| Lists | Hospitals in Nigeria |
Federal Medical Centre, Jalingo also known as FMC Jalingo, is a federal government of Nigeria's hospital located in Jalingo, Taraba State, Nigeria. It was in November, 1999[clarification needed] with Dr. Daniel as its first Medical Director.[1] The current chief medical director is Aisha Shehu Adamu.[2][3]
History
[edit]Federal Medical Centre, Jalingo was established in November, 1999. The hospital was formerly known as General Hospital, Jalingo.[4]
Mission
[edit]The mission of the hospital as appears in its official website is: "To provide effective, efficient and affordable healthcare services to the citizenry in line with the Federal Government’s objectives for the healthcare delivery system."[5]
Vision
[edit]The vision of the hospital as stated in its website is: "To transform the Federal Medical Centre Jalingo into a centre noted for high quality medical care and a centre of excellence in the control of infectious diseases through surveillance, monitoring and clinical intervention."[1]
CMD
[edit]The current chief medical director is Aisha Shehu Adamu.[6][7]
In 2024 president Bola Armed Tinubu Reappointed Dr Aisha Sheu Adamu as the chief Medical Director CMD of the hospital.[8]
Management staff
[edit]The top management staff of the hospital as outlined in the hospital's website are:[9]
- Barr. Okey-Ezea - Board Chairman
- Dr. Aisha Sehu Adamu - Chief Medical Director
- Adamu Ardo - Director of Administration
- Dr. Wanonyi K. Ishaya - Head of Clinical Services
- Isaac Onifade Ayedole - Chief Accountant
- Abdurrazaq Isa Imam - Head of Internal Audit
- Dr. Suleiman A. Kirim - Deputy HCS Clinical
- Dr. Kuni Israkeb Joseph - Deputy CMAC Admin
- Hajara A. Mazang - Head of Nursing Services
- Hadi Habu - Head of Works Maintenance
Departments and services
[edit]The departments and services carryout by this hospital as enshrined in their website include:[10]
- Administration Department
- Anesthesia Department
- Dentistry Department
- Family Medicine Department
- Finance and Accounts Department
- Internal Audit Department
- Internal Medicine Department
- Medical Records Department
- Medical Social Services Department
- Medical Laboratory Services Department
- Nursing Services Department
- Nutrition and Dietetics Department
- Obstetrics and Gynecology Department
- Ophthalmology Department
- Pediatrics Department
- Pathology Department
- Pharmacy Department
- Physiotherapy Department
- Radiology Department
- Surgery Department
- Works and Maintenance Department
Project commission
[edit]On the 3rd of October 2024 there was a commission of ultramodern facilities of a morgue in the hospital to aid and improved the operation in the hospital.[11]
The federal ministry of water resources and sanitation donates borehole and solar pannel to the hospital this is to ensure sustainable water supply to the hospital.[12]
Renovation
[edit]September 2024, there is Renovations of the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Laboratory at federal medical center jalingo for HIV /AlDs and Tuberculosis which is for monitoring/testing and treatment of this diseases in Taraba state.which is in a bad condition for a long time.[13]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "About Us – fmcjalingo.gov.ng". Retrieved 2022-12-31.
- ^ "ISWAP claims responsibility for Taraba bomb attack - Premium Times Nigeria". 2022-04-21. Retrieved 2022-06-21.
- ^ "Road accident claims eight in Taraba". The Sun Nigeria. 2022-01-13. Retrieved 2022-06-21.
- ^ "Seven Killed In Taraba Road Accident". Channels Television. Retrieved 2022-06-21.
- ^ "About Us – fmcjalingo.gov.ng". Retrieved 2022-12-31.
- ^ Andrew Ojih (2021-04-29). "FMC Jalingo trains 57 staffers, promote 152". Blueprint Newspapers Limited. Retrieved 2022-06-21.
- ^ "One killed, baby, others injured as NDLEA, hoodlums clash in Jalingo". Punch Newspapers. 2022-03-09. Retrieved 2022-06-21.
- ^ Tyopuusu, Justin (2024-11-08). "Stakeholders hail Tinubu for reappointing Taraba FMC MD". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
- ^ "Management Staff – fmcjalingo.gov.ng". Retrieved 2022-12-31.
- ^ "DEPARTMENTS AND SERVICES – fmcjalingo.gov.ng". Retrieved 2022-12-31.
- ^ Tyopuusu, Justin (2024-10-03). "TY Danjuma donates ultra-modern morgue to FMC Jalingo". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
- ^ Anyanwu, Samuel (2025-02-10). "Fed Min. of Water Resources & Sanitation Donates Solar-panel Boreholes To FMC, Jalingo". Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
- ^ Isaac, Nkechi (2024-09-11). "USAID, Taraba State Commission Remodeled PCR Laboratory In Northeast". Science Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-03-12.