Federal Medical Centre, Jalingo

05/09/2026

𝗙𝗠𝗖 𝗝𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗔𝗺𝗯𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗙𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁

The Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Jalingo has taken delivery of a brand-new emergency ambulance provided by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare to strengthen emergency medical response and enhance healthcare delivery at the Centre.

The ambulance, received yesterday, is part of the Federal Government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen emergency medical transportation and improve access to timely and quality healthcare services across the country. The National Emergency Medical Service and Ambulance System (NEMSAS) is designed to strengthen coordinated emergency response and transportation.

The new ambulance will further enhance FMC Jalingo’s capacity to support emergency response, patient transportation, referrals and other essential medical services, particularly where timely transportation is critical to patient care.

The Management of FMC Jalingo appreciates the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare for this important intervention and remains committed to utilising the facility to improve emergency care and better serve the people of Taraba State and beyond.

Public Relations Unit, Federal Medical Centre Jalingo

27/08/2026

#𝗖𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗕𝗔 @𝟯𝟱

25/08/2026

𝙃𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙮 𝙈𝙖𝙪𝙡𝙪𝙙 𝟭𝟰𝟰𝟴 𝘼𝙃 / 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙤𝙛 𝙪𝙨 𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙁𝙚𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙡 𝙈𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝘾𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙚, 𝙅𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙤, 𝙏𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙗𝙖 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙚.

May the life and teachings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW) continue to inspire peace, unity, compassion and renewed faith in our homes, communities and the nation at large.

𝙋𝙍 𝙐𝙣𝙞𝙩 𝙁𝙈𝘾 𝙅𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙤

15/08/2026

𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗥

The attention of the Management of Federal Medical Centre, Jalingo (FMC Jalingo) has been drawn to a purported recruitment announcement currently circulating on social media, titled “Federal Medical Center, Taraba State – Public Announcement,” inviting applications for the position of Mortuary Attendant.

Management wishes to categorically state that the said announcement is FALSE, FRAUDULENT, AND DID NOT ORIGINATE FROM FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE, JALINGO.

Members of the public are therefore strongly advised to disregard the announcement and should not contact the telephone number provided, submit personal information, or make any payment in connection with the purported recruitment.

The Centre has not authorised or announced any such recruitment exercise through the said notice. The public is advised to rely only on verified information disseminated through the Centre's official communication channels for all recruitment and other official announcements.

Management is taking note of the circulation of this fraudulent publication and will take appropriate steps to address the matter.

Members of the public are urged to exercise caution and help prevent unsuspecting persons from falling victim to fraudulent recruitment schemes.

𝙎𝙄𝙂𝙉𝙀𝘿:
𝙋𝙪𝙗𝙡𝙞𝙘 𝙍𝙚𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙐𝙣𝙞𝙩
𝙁𝙚𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙡 𝙈𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝘾𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙚, 𝙅𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙤
𝙏𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙗𝙖 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙚.

09/08/2026

𝗙𝗠𝗖 𝗝𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗼 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗙𝗹𝗮𝗴-𝗢𝗳𝗳 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗶𝘅 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀

The Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Jalingo today hosted the official flag-off of a free medical and surgical outreach programme across the three Senatorial Districts of Taraba State, as part of activities marking the 58th Birthday Anniversary of the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda.

The outreach, which commenced on 3rd August 2026, is providing healthcare services to more than 10,000 beneficiaries across designated health facilities in the State, with tertiary-level services being delivered through FMC Jalingo, Federal University Teaching Hospital Wukari, and National Orthopaedic Hospital, Jalingo, alongside selected secondary healthcare facilities. The initiative is aimed at expanding access to essential medical and surgical care for residents across the State.

A major highlight of the occasion was the commissioning of six major legacy projects delivered under the leadership of the Medical Director, Dr. Aisha Shehu Adamu. The commissioned projects include:

New Accident and Emergency Complex

New Auditorium

New Intensive Care Unit

New Theatre Complex

New High Dependency Unit

New Kidney Centre

The occasion attracted distinguished guests, including the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate; the Executive Governor of Taraba State, Dr. Agbu Kefas; Members of the National Assembly; the APC National Deputy Women Leader; the APC North-East Zonal Representative; Medical Directors of Federal Health Institutions across the North-East; Members of the Taraba State Executive Council; Members of the Taraba State House of Assembly, and other dignitaries.

In his welcome address, the Taraba State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Bodiya Buma, welcomed the APC National Chairman to Taraba State and expressed appreciation to him for choosing the State as the venue for activities marking his 58th birthday. He also welcomed the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Medical Directors and Chief Medical Directors from sister health institutions, as well as other distinguished guests.

The Commissioner commended the frontline healthcare workers for their dedication and tireless efforts towards ensuring the success of the medical outreach programme.

In her welcome address, the Medical Director of FMC Jalingo, Dr. Aisha Shehu Adamu, expressed appreciation to all distinguished guests and participants for honouring the occasion, with special appreciation to the celebrant, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, the Executive Governor of Taraba State, and other dignitaries.

Dr. Aisha Shehu Adamu also appreciated the APC National Chairman for choosing to mark his 58th birthday not only with celebration but through a humanitarian intervention that is providing relief to families and patients who require healthcare services but may face financial challenges in accessing them.

She called on Nigerians and other well-meaning individuals to emulate such acts of support for healthcare and vulnerable members of society, noting that humanitarian gestures that improve the lives of others are worthy of encouragement.

In his remarks, the Executive Governor of Taraba State, Dr. Agbu Kefas, expressed appreciation to the celebrant for choosing Taraba State as the venue for his 58th birthday celebration and for using the occasion to touch the lives of vulnerable residents through the free medical outreach.

The Governor welcomed the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, and other distinguished guests to Taraba State, while appreciating all participants for honouring the occasion. He particularly commended the healthcare professionals and frontline workers for their dedication and tireless efforts towards ensuring the success of the outreach and providing care to beneficiaries across the State.

In his speech, the APC National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, expressed appreciation to the Executive Governor of Taraba State, Dr. Agbu Kefas, for the warm reception accorded him in the State and commended the Medical Director for the developmental strides and transformation recorded at FMC Jalingo.

He described the free medical outreach as an intervention aimed at touching lives, restoring hope, and supporting families facing healthcare challenges. He also expressed appreciation to the Taraba State Government for its partnership in extending medical support across the three Senatorial Districts.

Professor Yilwatda further encouraged political leaders and well-meaning Nigerians to support initiatives that improve the lives of vulnerable members of society. He also appreciated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his support for the medical outreach and commended the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare for his efforts towards advancing the country's health sector.

In his remarks, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, congratulated the celebrant and commended the initiative, emphasizing the importance of interventions that improve access to healthcare and promote the wellbeing of communities.

The Minister also commended the Executive Governor of Taraba State, Dr. Agbu Kefas, for his efforts towards improving the wellbeing of the people of Taraba State, particularly in the health sector.

Prof. Pate further commended the Medical Director, Dr. Aisha Shehu Adamu, for her effective utilisation of available resources and the remarkable transformation recorded at FMC Jalingo.

In a show of solidarity, the Medical Directors and Chief Medical Directors of sister Federal Health Institutions across the North-East, led by the Coordinating Minister, contributed ₦10 million towards supporting the medical outreach programme.

The event also featured a birthday cake-cutting ceremony in honour of Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, as well as a cultural performance by the Taraba State Council for Arts and Culture.

The commissioning of the six projects marks another significant milestone in our ongoing efforts to strengthen healthcare infrastructure, improve service delivery, and create a more conducive environment for patients, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders.

Federal Medical Centre Jalingo remains committed to strengthening healthcare infrastructure, advancing quality healthcare delivery, and improving access to comprehensive and patient-centred services for the people we serve.

𝙋𝙍 𝙐𝙉𝙄𝙏, 𝙁𝙈𝘾 𝙅𝘼𝙇𝙄𝙉𝙂𝙊

08/08/2026

𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙛 𝙇𝙚𝙜𝙖𝙘𝙮 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙟𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙩 𝙁𝙚𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙡 𝙈𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝘾𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙚 𝙅𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙤

The Management of Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Jalingo wishes to inform the general public that, as part of activities marking the 58th Birthday Anniversary of the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, a free medical outreach programme, sponsored through his special intervention, is currently ongoing across the three Senatorial Districts of Taraba State.

The outreach, which commenced on 3rd August 2026, is providing specialist tertiary healthcare services through Federal Medical Centre Jalingo, Federal University Teaching Hospital Wukari, and the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Jalingo, while selected General Hospitals across the State are providing secondary and primary healthcare services.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗹𝗮𝗴-𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, 𝗮𝘁 𝗙𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝗝𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗼.

𝗔𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗣𝗖 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗶𝘅 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿, 𝗗𝗿. 𝗔𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗮 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗵𝘂 𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗺𝘂, 𝗮𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀.

The Management and the entire Staff of the Federal Medical Centre Jalingo congratulate Professor Nentawe G. Yilwatda on the occasion of his 58th Birthday Anniversary and warmly welcomes him to the Centre. We also extend a warm welcome to the Executive Governor of Taraba State, His Excellency Dr. Agbu Kefas, Honourable Ministers, and other distinguished guests accompanying him on this occasion. We wish him good health, wisdom, and continued success in his service to the nation.

𝙋𝙪𝙗𝙡𝙞𝙘 𝙍𝙚𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙐𝙣𝙞𝙩
𝙁𝙚𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙡 𝙈𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝘾𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙚, 𝙅𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙤.

04/08/2026

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30/07/2026

𝗪𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺

Yesterday, we had the honour of receiving the Accreditation Team from the Faculty of Family Medicine, West African College of Physicians at Federal Medical Centre Jalingo for the re–accreditation of our Family Medicine Residency Training Programme.

The team, led by Prof. Appolos Chidi Ndukuba, is conducting a comprehensive assessment of our Residency Training Programme to ensure it continues to meet the standards required for the training of resident doctors.

During the visit, the accreditation team toured key clinical departments and critical service points across the Centre to assess our facilities, training environment, and service delivery. The team expressed satisfaction with what they observed and commended the Centre's commitment to maintaining quality standards in residency training and healthcare service delivery.

Welcoming the team, our Medical Director, Dr. Aisha Shehu Adamu, expressed appreciation for the visit and reaffirmed our unwavering commitment to excellence in postgraduate medical education and specialist training. She assured the team of our full cooperation throughout the accreditation exercise and welcomed their observations, recommendations, and professional guidance towards the continuous improvement of our Residency Training Programme.

At Federal Medical Centre Jalingo, we remain committed to strengthening specialist medical training, advancing healthcare education, and delivering quality, patient-centred healthcare services.

𝙋𝙍𝙐 𝙁𝙈𝘾 𝙅𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙤

28/07/2026

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Healthy Liver, Healthy Life

On this World Hepatitis Day, the Management and Staff of Federal Medical Centre Jalingo join the global community in raising awareness about viral hepatitis, a preventable and treatable disease that continues to affect millions of people worldwide.

Hepatitis often shows no symptoms until serious liver damage has occurred. Early testing, vaccination against Hepatitis B, safe health practices, and timely treatment can save lives and prevent complications such as liver cirrhosis and liver cancer.

𝗪𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗼:

Get tested for hepatitis.

Get vaccinated against Hepatitis B.

Avoid sharing sharp objects.

Practice safe health and hygiene habits.

Seek medical attention if you experience symptoms or are at risk.

Together, we can eliminate hepatitis and build a healthier future.

𝙁𝙚𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙡 𝙈𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝘾𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙚 𝙅𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙤... 𝘿𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙌𝙪𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣.

25/07/2026

A Heartfelt Appreciation to an Anonymous Philanthropist

The Management and Staff of Federal Medical Centre Jalingo express our profound gratitude to a distinguished philanthropist who, at his own request, chose to remain anonymous after generously facilitating the acquisition and installation of an electricity transformer to the Centre following the recent damage to our previous transformer.

This timely intervention came at a critical moment and has restored power supply to the hospital, significantly strengthening our capacity to provide uninterrupted, quality healthcare services to our patients and the people of Taraba State.

Your selfless generosity is a remarkable demonstration of compassion, patriotism, and commitment to the wellbeing of humanity. Although you have chosen not to be publicly identified, your kindness and the impact of your support will remain etched in the hearts of our patients, staff, and the entire hospital community.

This noble gesture also underscores the vital role individuals, philanthropists, corporate organizations, and development partners can play in supporting public healthcare. While the government continues to make significant investments in the health sector, partnerships and support from well-meaning individuals and organizations remain invaluable in complementing these efforts and strengthening healthcare delivery. We therefore encourage more public-spirited individuals, corporate bodies, and development partners to emulate this inspiring example by partnering with Federal Medical Centre Jalingo in our shared mission of saving lives and improving access to quality healthcare.

On behalf of our patients, Management, and Staff, we sincerely thank you for this exceptional act of generosity. We pray that Almighty God richly rewards your kindness, blesses you abundantly, and replenishes your resources many times over.

Thank you for standing with FMC Jalingo. Together, we are building a stronger and healthier community.

Signed:
Dr. Aisha Shehu Adamu
Medical Director, Federal Medical Centre Jalingo.