The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed for second reading a Bill seeking the establishment of a Federal Medical Centre, Sisinbaki Wamba in Nasarawa State.
The Bill sponsored by Hon. Jeremiah Umaru is titled: A Bill for Act to Amend Federal Medical Centres Act to provide for the establishment of the Federal Medical Centre, Sisinbaki Wamba Nasarawa State and for Related Matters HB 709.
Leading debate on the Bill, Hon Umaru said the establishment of FMC in Sisinbaki, Wamba, Nasarawa State, holds significant importance for several reasons, considering the distance between Wamba to Keffi and Lafia for medical attention in emergencies.
He said establishing the centre will help improve healthcare access, especially in the areas of specialised medical services and facilities that may not be readily available in other healthcare facilities in the area.
“This helps in improving healthcare access for the residents of Sisinbaki, Wamba, Farin Ruwa, Akwanga, Nasarawa Eggon, some parts of Plateau State and Sanga Local government area of Kaduna State”, he said.
He said the Federal Medical Centre when equipped with modern medical equipment and staffed with qualified healthcare professionals, will ensure the delivery of quality healthcare services to the local communities and reduce the rate of medical tourism abroad.
The Bill was passed for a second reading when it was put to a voice vote by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Okezie Kalu who presided the sitting.
The Bill was referred to the committee on Health Institutions for further legislative actions.
