Federal Medical Centre Abuja

26/09/2026

24/09/2026

FMC Abuja Strengthens Prostate Cancer Care with Launch of Dedicated MDT

_Multidisciplinary team brings together specialists to advance coordinated, patient-centred cancer management under at FMC Abuja_

The Federal Medical Centre Abuja has taken another significant step towards strengthening cancer care with the launch of a dedicated Prostate Cancer Multidisciplinary Team (MDT), aimed at promoting coordinated, evidence-informed and patient-centred management of men living with prostate cancer.

The initiative was unveiled during the September Physical Multidisciplinary Team Meeting organised by the Multidisciplinary Cancer Committee of FMC Abuja in collaboration with Janssen & Johnson (J&J) Pharmaceuticals.

The meeting brought together specialists and healthcare professionals across relevant disciplines, providing a platform for shared clinical expertise, collaborative decision-making and improved coordination of cancer services.

Among those present were the Head of Clinical Services, Dr Bioku Muftau; Head of the Urology Unit, Dr Kene; Chairman, Multidisciplinary Cancer Committee, Dr Tessy Ahmadu; Clinical Oncologist, Dr Popoola; Urologist, Dr Lovely; Gynaecologist, Dr Almustapha; resident doctors from Oncology, Urology, Pathology and Gynaecology, as well as oncology nurses, pharmacists and other members of the multidisciplinary cancer care team.

The launch of the Prostate Cancer MDT represents an important development in the Centre's continuing efforts to establish more structured and integrated pathways for cancer care.

Through the dedicated team, specialists from different disciplines will have a common platform to contribute their expertise to the diagnosis, staging, treatment planning and follow-up of patients with prostate cancer, while supporting timely referrals and continuity of care.

The development is also consistent with the broader healthcare vision of the Medical Director, FMC Abuja, Prof. Saad Ahmed, whose administration has continued to emphasise quality healthcare delivery, professional collaboration, specialised services, research and patient-centred care.

Under this approach, multidisciplinary collaboration remains an important component of efforts to strengthen the Centre's capacity to provide comprehensive cancer services and improve access to specialised care for Nigerians.

The September MDT meeting further reinforced the importance of bringing different professional perspectives together in the management of complex cancer cases. Rather than working in isolation, specialists are able to deliberate collectively on patient management, ensuring that relevant clinical considerations are incorporated into treatment decisions.

The initiative also provides an avenue for continuous professional learning and knowledge-sharing among consultants, resident doctors, nurses, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals involved in cancer management.

Speaking through the activities of the committee, the Centre reaffirmed its commitment to building stronger multidisciplinary structures that can support efficient, coordinated and compassionate cancer care.

The collaboration with J&J Pharmaceuticals was equally acknowledged as part of the collective effort to strengthen cancer-care initiatives and support professional engagement around improved patient management.

With the activation of the Prostate Cancer MDT, FMC Abuja is further positioning its cancer services around collaboration, expertise and coordinated patient care.

The initiative re-emphasis the Centre's continuing commitment to its core responsibility of Service to Humanity, while advancing its mission of providing quality, specialised and patient-focused healthcare.

At FMC Abuja, the message is clear: stronger teamwork can translate into stronger cancer services and ultimately better care for patients.

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Obadiah N.K Gana
Public Relations Officer

23/09/2026

NPMCN Team conduct Surgery Residency Accreditation Exercise at FMC Abuja

_Exercise Seen as Peer Review to Strengthen Clinical Training and Quality Healthcare Delivery_

Like a mirror held to an institution’s clinical strength and professional standards, the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria (NPMCN) led by Professor Alexander Nwofor visited Federal Medical Centre Abuja today Wednesday, September 23, 2026, to assess the residency training programme of the Department of Surgery.

The accreditation team was received on behalf of the Medical Director, FMC Abuja, Prof. Saad Ahmed, by the Head of Clinical Services, Dr. Bioku Muftau, who welcomed the team to the Hospital.

Speaking during the welcome session, Dr. Bioku Muftau described FMC Abuja as the new face of quality healthcare in Nigeria, noting that the Department of Surgery has continued to undertake complex and high-end surgical procedures as part of the Hospital’s commitment to advancing specialist healthcare delivery.
He stated that the hospital remained committed to strengthening medical education and professional development through the training of House Officers and Resident Doctors, stressing that improved training ultimately translates into better clinical service delivery.

According to him, the accreditation exercise should not merely be viewed as an assessment, but as a peer-review process capable of identifying areas for improvement and further strengthening the hospital’s capacity to provide quality healthcare services to Nigerians.

Responding, the team lead, Professor Alexander Nwofor, expressed satisfaction at the reception accorded the team and commended the large turnout of hospital officials and staff at the meeting.
The team lead noted that the strong representation demonstrated the level of team spirit within FMC Abuja, describing collaboration among healthcare professionals as essential to sustaining effective clinical services and training.

He explained that the accreditation exercise provides an opportunity to re-establish and strengthen existing clinical services while ensuring that the hospital’s residency training programme remains aligned with the standards and requirements of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria.

The team lead further emphasized the importance of maintaining appropriate clinical structures and standards as FMC Abuja continues its role in providing quality healthcare services and developing the next generation of specialist doctors.

The meeting ended with a group photograph involving the NPMCN accreditation team and representatives of FMC Abuja, after which the team proceeded with the accreditation exercise proper in the Department of Surgery.

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Obadiah N.K Gana
Public Relations Officer

23/09/2026

FMC Abuja Trains Healthcare Personnel in Neonatal Resuscitation

_Training equips doctors and nurses with essential skills to respond effectively to newborn emergencies_

The Federal Medical Centre Abuja, through its Department of Paediatrics, has organised a two-day Neonatal Resuscitation Training for healthcare personnel across various clinical units of the hospital and selected peripheral Hospitals.

The training brought together doctors and nurses from the Paediatrics Department, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Labour Ward, Postnatal Ward and Family Medicine, alongside participants from selected peripheral Hospitals.

Speaking on the objective of the training, Dr. Bessie Eziechilla said the training is designed to equip healthcare practitioners with the knowledge and practical skills required for successful newborn resuscitation.

She explained that the training would strengthen the capacity of doctors and nurses to respond promptly and appropriately to newborn emergencies, particularly situations requiring immediate resuscitative intervention.

Dr. Bessie Eziechilla noted that having adequately trained healthcare personnel is essential to ensuring effective neonatal care and improving outcomes for newborns who require urgent assistance at birth.

The two-day programme forms part of efforts by FMC Abuja to strengthen the capacity of its clinical workforce and promote quality, safe and responsive healthcare services for mothers and newborns.

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Obadiah N.K Gana
Public Relations Officer

18/09/2026

Honour at WoSA: Prof. Saad Ahmed Receives Award-Winning Physician

_FMC Abuja’s Public Safety Campaign Honour and Dr. Ahmad Sani Bala’s Distinguished Service Award Reinforces a Culture of Healthcare Beyond the Hospital Walls_

Recognition came in double measure for Federal Medical Centre, Abuja, as the Medical Director, Prof. Saad Ahmed, today Friday, 18 September 2026, officially received Dr. Ahmad Sani Bala, Resident Family Physician, following his recognition at the World Safety Awards (WoSA) 2026.

Dr. Ahmad Sani Bala was honoured with the Occupational, Community & Public Healthcare Distinguished Service Award for what the award citation described as his “distinguished service, dedication, and selfless contributions to healthcare, safety, and environmental protection.”

His recognition comes alongside a significant institutional honour for FMC Abuja, which received the WoSA 2026 Public Safety Campaign of the Year Award. The Centre was recognised for impactful public health and safety campaigns aimed at educating the public, raising awareness, encouraging positive change and promoting a safer, healthier society.

The significance of the twin recognition goes beyond the awards themselves. It points to an evolving understanding of healthcare one in which the Hospital is not only a place for diagnosis and treatment, but also a platform for prevention, public enlightenment, safety advocacy and community wellbeing.

For FMC Abuja, the recognition of both the institution and one of its physicians presents a compelling narrative: that meaningful healthcare impact can be created both through organisational initiatives and through the dedication of individual professionals.

Under the leadership of Prof. Saad Ahmed, the Medical Director, the Centre’s recognition at WoSA provides an encouraging reflection of an institutional direction that places quality healthcare, public health advocacy and safety awareness within the same continuum of service.

Receiving Dr. Ahmad Sani Bala after the award, therefore, was more than a ceremonial welcome. It was a moment that connected individual professional commitments with institutional purpose and offered fresh encouragement to the FMC Abuja workforce to continue transforming knowledge, expertise and service into measurable benefits for the wider community.

The WoSA honours consequently serve as another chapter in FMC Abuja’s continuing story of service to humanity where healthcare reaches beyond the hospital walls to touch lives, influence behaviour and build a safer and healthier society.

Congratulations Sir!

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Obadiah N.K Gana
Public Relations Officer

18/09/2026

FCT Pharmacists Honour Saad Ahmed for Pillar Support to Pharmacy Practice

_FMC Abuja Medical Director reaffirms commitment to pharmacy services, patient safety and quality healthcare delivery_

The Association of Hospital and Administrative Pharmacists of Nigeria (AHAPN), FCT Branch, has honoured the Medical Director of Federal Medical Centre Abuja, Prof. Saad Ahmed, with an award in recognition of his support and contribution to the advancement of pharmacy practice and quality healthcare delivery in the Centre.

The award was presented to the Medical Director during a courtesy visit by the FCT Branch of the Association, led by its Chairman, Pharm. Hafsat Abdullahi.

Responding to the recognition, Prof. Saad Ahmed reaffirmed Management’s commitment to recognising and supporting the contributions of every professional cadre within the hospital, stressing that every individual working at FMC Abuja has a significant role to play in the delivery of quality healthcare.

According to him, the healthcare system functions as an interconnected whole, with every component contributing to its overall effectiveness.

He illustrated this with the example of a fuse in a moving vehicle, noting that removing a seemingly small component could affect the functionality of the entire vehicle.

“Every individual working in FMC Abuja is very important and useful,” Prof. Saad Ahmed said, emphasising that the same principle applies to the healthcare system, where the effective contribution of each professional is essential to achieving optimal patient care.

The Medical Director specifically highlighted the role of pharmacy in healthcare delivery, noting that its contribution to quality healthcare services at FMC Abuja could not be overemphasised.
He said the Pharmacy Department had made significant contributions in areas including oncology and research, thereby supporting the Centre’s broader efforts to strengthen specialised healthcare services.

Prof. Saad Ahmed also commended the Department for its advocacy towards the establishment of a Pharmacovigilance Unit at FMC Abuja.
He explained that the initiative would strengthen the monitoring of medicines administered to patients, with emphasis on ensuring that drugs are used safely and securely, in line with global patient-safety practices.

The Medical Director assured the Pharmacy Department of his continued support, particularly for initiatives capable of improving healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.

“With these enormous efforts, I will continue to support the Pharmacy Department, even as my door is always open for new ideas and issues,” he stated.

Prof. Saad Ahmed who spoke on behalf of the Management of FMC Abuja, expressed appreciation to the pharmacists for the visit and the recognition.

The event was attended by the Chairman of AHAPN, FCT Branch, Pharm. Hafsat Abdullahi, and the West African Postgraduate College of Pharmacists (WAPCP), Coordinator, FCT Zone, Pharm. Tijani Muftau.
The FCT team was received by the Head of the Pharmacy Department, Pharm. Niyi Bada, alongside Pharm. Ngozi Obute and Pharm. Olawumi Taliat-Talent, who hosted the delegation during its visit to the Medical Director.

The recognition further highlighted the growing emphasis on multidisciplinary collaboration at FMC Abuja, as different professional cadres continue to contribute to the Centre’s pursuit of patient-centred, safe and quality healthcare delivery.

SIGNED
Obadiah N.K. Gana
Public Relations Officer