Federal Medical Centre, Owerri
| Federal Medical Centre, Owerri | |
|---|---|
| Geography | |
| Location | Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria |
| Organisation | |
| Care system | Public |
| Funding | Government hospital |
| Type | Teaching |
| Services | |
| Emergency department | Yes |
The Federal Medical Centre, Owerri is a public teaching hospital located in Owerri, the capital city of Imo State, Nigeria. It is one of the federal medical centres established by the Federal Government of Nigeria to provide tertiary healthcare services and serve as a training ground for medical professionals.
History[edit | edit source]
The Federal Medical Centre, Owerri was established to address the healthcare needs of the people in the region and to provide advanced medical training. Over the years, it has grown to become a significant healthcare institution in Nigeria, offering a wide range of medical services and training programs.
Services[edit | edit source]
The hospital provides a variety of healthcare services, including but not limited to:
- Emergency medicine
- Surgery
- Internal medicine
- Pediatrics
- Obstetrics and gynecology
- Radiology
- Pathology
- Pharmacy
- Physiotherapy
- Laboratory services
Departments[edit | edit source]
The Federal Medical Centre, Owerri is organized into several departments, each specializing in different areas of medical care. These departments include:
- Department of Surgery
- Department of Medicine
- Department of Pediatrics
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Department of Radiology
- Department of Pathology
- Department of Pharmacy
- Department of Physiotherapy
- Department of Laboratory Services
Training and Education[edit | edit source]
As a teaching hospital, the Federal Medical Centre, Owerri is affiliated with various medical schools and institutions. It provides training for medical students, interns, resident doctors, and other healthcare professionals. The hospital is involved in continuous medical education and research to improve healthcare delivery.
Research[edit | edit source]
The hospital is also engaged in medical research, contributing to the advancement of medical knowledge and the development of new treatments and healthcare practices. Research activities are conducted in collaboration with other medical institutions and research bodies.
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