Lagos State Government has officially transferred Epe General Hospital to the Federal Government, elevating it to the status of a Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Epe.
The handover was formalized on Thursday at the Landmark Event Centre, Oniru, Victoria Island, where Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on behalf of Lagos State, while the Honourable Minister of State for Health, Dr. Tunji Alausa, signed on behalf of the Federal Government.
With this transition, the newly designated FMC, Epe, will be equipped to offer a broad range of specialized medical services. These include paediatric care with a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) for critical newborns, as well as a state-of-the-art Medical ICU for adults.
In addition, the centre will provide advanced surgical services including
- Open-heart surgeries
- Specialized obstetric and gynaecological services for high-risk pregnancies
- Modern emergency and trauma centre
- Nephrology services, including dialysis and kidney transplants
- Radiological services, such as CAT scans and MRI procedures
- Orthopaedic care, including spinal surgery options
- Burns and plastic surgery services.
Federal College of Complementary and Alternative Medicine
The Epe Federal Medical Centre will also serve as the clinical posting site for students of the Federal College of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (FEDCAM).
The establishment of FEDCAM on-site will allow students pursuing courses in acupuncture, naturopathy, homeopathy, chiropractic medicine, osteopathy, and herbal medicine to gain hands-on experience within a world-class medical facility.
School of Nursing to be established
In a further boost to healthcare education, there are plans to establish a School of Nursing at the centre. This new nursing school will provide critical training to healthcare professionals, ensuring that the next generation of nurses are well-prepared to deliver top-tier care.
The move is expected to significantly improve access to healthcare services for the people of Epe and surrounding areas, enhancing the range of treatments available while also promoting healthcare education through the integration of nursing and complementary medicine programs.
