The Nigerian Senate has passed the Federal Medical Centre Act (Amendment) Bill, 2024, paving the way for the establishment of a Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Kafanchan, Kaduna State.
The bill, sponsored by Senator Sunday Marshall Katung, who represents Kaduna South Senatorial District, is aimed at improving access to quality healthcare for residents in the region.
Reacting to the development in a statement on Friday, Senator Katung highlighted the importance of the medical facility in addressing the healthcare challenges faced by people in Southern Kaduna.
“The new FMC will help reduce the burden of long-distance travel for specialist medical care, which often leads to delayed treatments and preventable deaths,” he said.
Katung expressed appreciation to President Bola Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau, and other members of the Senate for supporting the bill’s passage.
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“This is a critical step toward equity in federal healthcare infrastructure. It reflects my commitment and desire to attract meaningful development to Southern Kaduna and ensure our people’s needs are addressed at the national level,” he said.
Describing the Senate’s approval as a “major turnaround” for a region that has long struggled with limited access to quality medical services, Katung noted that the proposed medical centre would not only improve healthcare delivery but also drive economic growth in the area.
He explained that the facility is expected to create both direct and indirect job opportunities, attract healthcare professionals, promote research and training, and ultimately enhance public health outcomes.
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