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13/11/2021

30/09/2021

The Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abuja hosted the “Managed Health Care Stakeholders’ Summit 2021” in a bid to rub minds with key players in the Health Insurance arena towards improved services in Abuja, today 30th September, 2021.
The centre also awarded various institutions, HMOs and individuals for outstanding efforts made in health care delivery.

The Medical Director earlier in his opening remarks noted that the summit is the first of its kind which has been put together by the FMC Abuja to further improve on the challenges of physical infrastructure, equipment and others.

He also said that the benefits of the event are far reaching and indeed immeasurable benefits as it provides a meeting point for comparing the notes and cross fertilisation of ideas.

Further speaking on the awards and presentation of certificates of recognition, he disclosed that the awardees were carefully selected using meticulous and objective criteria.

Also speaking, the guest of Honour, Hon. Minister of State, Health, Dr (Sen) Adeleke Mamora expressed his joy for being part of the event, while commending the Medical Director and the management of the FMC Abuja for availing such a platform to discuss healthcare issues. He therefore urged the management of the FMC Abuja on sustainability.

The Board Chairman, Dr Alex Ideh recalled the days of little beginning of the centre, stating that the summit is a good initiative as it has brought stakeholders together, especially the NHIS.

Below is the list of award winners:
1. UNITED COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH MANAGERS LTD.

2. ULTIMATE HEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES LTD.

3. PRECIOUS HEALTHCARE LTD.

4. AVON HEALTHCARE LIMITED.

5. VENUS MEDICARE LIMITED.

6. HYGEIA HMO LIMITED.

7. PREPAID MEDICARE SERVICES LTD.

8. UNITED HEALTHCARE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED.

9. SANDVIK ENGINEERING GROUP.

10. CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA.

11. PETROLEUM EQUALIZATION FUND (MANAGEMENT) BOARD.

12. UNIVERSITY OF ABUJA TEACHING HOSPITAL.

13. NATIONAL HOSPITAL ABUJA.

14. ALHAJI AHMED A., BOBBOI EXECUTIVE SECRETARY, PETROLEUM EQUALIZATION FUND (MANAGEMENT) BOARD (PEF).

15. MR GODWIN EMEFIELE (CON),
GOVERNOR OF THE CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA (CBN).

16. PROF. MOHAMMED N. SAMBO,
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY, NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE SCHEME (NHIS).

17. MR MAMMAN MAHMUDA, PERMANENT SECRETARY, FEDERAL MINISTRY OF HEALTH.

18. DR (SENATOR) ADELEKE MAMORA,
HON. MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEALTH, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA.

19. DR ALEX TOSAN IDEH,
BOARD CHAIRMAN, FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE, ABUJA.

20. PROF. SAAD A. AHMED, MEDICAL DIRECTOR, FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE, ABUJA.

The Medical Director, Prof. Saad Ahmed received a “TRAILBLAZER IN HEALTHCARE LEADERSHIP AWARD”.
“For your manifest wisdom, courageous transparency, firmness in doing right and unparalleled progressive leadership”.

The Board Chairman, Dr Alex Tosan also received an award among other dignitaries and organisations.

Succeeding the awards was the submit theme presentation.
The Head of Department, Family Medicine, Dr Popoola, while the Head of Managed Care/ NHIS Unit, Dr Okoye and the DGM, SOAD, NHIS, Dr Sikiru spoke on the sub-theme presentations respectively.

During the interactive session, the various experts expressed their views and advised on
the sincerity of purpose, holistic and transparency from various levels.

Dr Okoye gave the vote of thanks as the submit was brought to a close.

28/09/2021

Despite that the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abuja locally produces hand sanitisers in the hospital, today, 28th September 2021, the Head of Clinical Services, Dr Joseph Eziechila with the Head of Pharmacy, Pharm Niyi Bada on behalf of the Medical Director, Prof. Saad Ahmed received a goodwill donation of 720 bottles of Dettol Hand Sanitizer from the representatives of Reckitt Benckiser LTD.

The Management and Staff of the FMC Abuja appreciate your donation towards the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

19/09/2021

FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE, ABUJA in COLLABORATION WITH THE ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIAN PHYSICIANS IN THE AMERICAS is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: CURRENT TRENDS IN THE MANAGEMENT OF AORTIC STENOSIS INCLUDING TRANSCATHETER AORTIC VALVE REPLACEMENT(TAVR)
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11/09/2021

THE MEDICAL DIRECTOR PROF. SAAD AHMED RECEIVES A GLOBAL AWARD.

It is with immense pleasure that I inform you all that beyond all impacts made in the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Abuja and the Nigerian Health Sector at large, the Medical Director, Prof. Saad Ahmed has received a prestigious award ‘In recognition of his outstanding service dedicated to improve mental and physical health in the worldwide community, at the Georgia Prostate Cancer Coalition 2021.

The award followed his numerous contributions to the community and his excellent role as a Presenter/ Facilitator at the International Health Summit of the Georgia Prostate Cancer Coalition, Atlanta USA. This is a clear testament of reward for impactful hard work and selfless service to humanity.

Congratulations Sir, for putting the FMC Abuja and Nigeria at large on the global map with this ‘International Recognition’.

12/07/2021

THE FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE, ABUJA invite you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: LIFESTYLE MEDICINE: LEAVING NO HEALTHCARE PROVIDER BEHIND
Time: Jul 23, 2021 08:30 AM Africa/Lagos

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05/07/2021

The impactful leadership of the Medical Director, Prof. Saad Ahmed has brought yet another huge recognition to him and the hospital today, 5th July 2021 by the Coalition of Civil Society Organisations in Nigeria (JACCSON). During a courtesy call paid to the Medical Director, the JACCSON presented him with an award.

During the ceremony, the National Coodinator, JACCSON, Mr. Isaac Ikpa gave the opening remarks stating that the Joint Action Coalition of Civil Society Organisation in Nigeria (JACCSON) comprises of five civil societies in Nigeria which include: the Centre for Social Justice Equity and Transparency, (CESJET); The Save Humanity Advocacy Centre (SHAC); The Global Integrity Crusade Network (GICN); Transparency Advocacy for Development Initiative (TADI); and Stand-Up Nigeria (SUN). He disclosed that they have closely watched the tremendous Improvement in FMC, Abuja under the leadership of Prof. Saad Ahmed in the area of service delivery, research & development, availability of modern equipment, staff-patient relationships, a relaxed and welcoming ambience. The peak of the event was when the hospital was awarded the best tertiary healthcare centre in North Central, Nigeria.

The Medical Director appreciated the awarder and he stated that the recognition is the effort of the staff who are dedicated and have contributed to the growth and development of the hospital. He added that the award received is a call on the entire staff and himself to put more effort into our work. He dedicated the award to the Staff and Management of the FMC, Abuja.

The Head of Nursing, Matron Yakubu and Head of Administration, Alhaji Sanni Ibrahim gave the closing remarks while the Head of Laboratory, Mr Ezekwesili gave the vote of thanks.

A hearty congratulations to the Medical Director and the entire staff of FMC Abuja upon this recognition.

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PRO

29/06/2021

It was an eventful day as the Medical Director, Prof. Saad Ahmed appointed the new Heads of Department (HODs) who have been entrusted with the responsibilities of the various clinical departments in the hospital.

The MD and the Top Management Committee inaugurated the newly appointed HODs on 28th June, 2021.

The new HODs are:
1)Dr. Ugwu Emmanuel- Anaesthesia;
2)Dr. Popoola Olugbemi- Family Medicine;
3)Dr. Abiodun Olugbemi- Internal Medicine;
4)Dr. Iloduba Ndidi Nkemjika- Paediatrics;
5)Dr. Obed Dades- Surgery;
6)Dr. Ukwuije Uche- ENT;
7)Dr. Ekaidem Ben- O&G;
8)Dr. Momoh Rasak- Opthalmology;
9)Dr. Umerah Chinwe- Radiology;
10)Mrs. Nehemiah Folashade- Physiotherapy;
11)Pharm. Niyi Bada- Pharmacy;
12)Mrs. Naomi Yakubu - Nursing; and
13)Mrs. Dei Ibierebo. J- Medical Record.

Prof. Abdulziz (CMAC, Ahmadu Bello Teaching Hospital), the guest speaker lectured on the roles and responsibilities of Heads of the Department. He stressed that the purpose of the lecture was to make them understand the nitty-gritty of their appointment as the Heads of the Department.

In his remarks, the MD congratulated the HODs and urged them to create an enabling environment
which will facilitate the set goals and the achievements of the hospital.

This is an indication of a purposeful leadership spearheaded by the Medical Direction to make sure that proper administrative processes are been taken into consideration before decisions are made.

Congratulations to the newly appointees!

26/06/2021

The Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abuja held the groundbreaking ceremony of an ultra-modern Counselling Centre today, 25th June, 2021.

In his opening remarks, the Medical Director, Prof. Saad Ahmed appreciated and applauded the Rotary Club, District 9215, Abuja for choosing FMC Abuja on this laudable project.

Present at the event were the hospital Board members, the Top Management Committee, members of the Rotary Club Abuja, the representative of the Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps, among others.

According to the President of the Rotary Club; Rotn. (Barr.) Uduak J. Ukpeh, the centre will provide a safe counselling environment for r**e victims, teenage pregnancies, and so on. It will also proffer solutions to other health related issues, marital and domestic violence, children related issues and psychological issues.

The Board Chairman, Dr. Alex Tosan Ideh and the Medical Director performed the ground-breaking of the ultra-modern Counseling Centre.

At the completion of the ultra-modern centre, it will provide the highest quality of clinical services to individuals in their day-to-day concerns and also enhance their overall functions.

With the support of the Top Management, this initiative was actualized by the Medical Director and it is a classical example of Corporate Social Responsibility been advocated, adding that, it will go a long way in championing, sustaining and strengthening emotional and other aspects of life.

As always, Prof. Saad remains committed to the development of the hospital and dedicated to the service of humanity.

Congratulations to the entire FMC Abuja family!

13/06/2021

This is a subtle reminder of the Federal Medical Centre, Abuja Zoom Meeting.

Topic: CURRENT TRENDS IN THE MANAGEMENT OF CARDIAC ARREST.
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07/06/2021

At the early hours of today, 7th June 2021, the Medical Director, Prof. Saad Ahmed, received a team of researchers from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) who came on a familiarization visit.

The visit was to ascertain the hospital's readiness for the EWASH study ( Electrolysed Water for Surface Cleaning in Hospitals study).

Dr. Nkolika Uwaezuoke, Consultant Medical Microbiologist who was also part of the researchers accompanied the team to the Medical Director.

The Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abuja is one of three hospitals chosen to participate in this study which is the first of its kind in the country.

It promises to bring the hospital to International recognition and also foster more collaborations.

The study also will involve a 2 day training of our housekeeping (cleaners) staff and their supervisors on cleaning guidelines, processes and procedures.

This study promises to further strengthen relationship between FMC, Abuja and LSHTM in terms of research as all microbiology processing will be carried out in the hospital according to international best practices and with support from the hospital management.

Kudos to our pragmatic Medical Director and the Management for their support and commitment in ensuring that this study takes off well.

07/06/2021

It is with great pleasure that I announce to you that the Radiology department has been granted *full accreditation* for postgraduate training in Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abuja.

On the 8th of February 2021, the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria visited the hospital for the accreditation of the Radiology department.

After been satisfied with the available facilities, standard equipment and dedicated manpower, full accreditation was granted to the department.

This is remarkably a quantum leap in the history of the Radiology department of the FMC Abuja. Here is another milestone achievement by our visionary Medical Director, Prof. Saad Ahmed.

Indeed, everyone is a part of the success.

A hearty congratulations to the Management and Staff of the FMC, Abuja.