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The ancient town of Epe is witnessing a new chapter in its healthcare history as the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Epe officially begins operations.
Ekohotblog reports that formerly known as General Hospital Epe, the facility has now been upgraded to a full-fledged tertiary healthcare institution—a development that promises tremendous improvements in medical service delivery for residents of Epe and neighbouring communities.
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The transformation of the hospital was made possible through the intervention of the federal government under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the active contributions of key stakeholders including the former Minister of Health, now Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa.
This bold step has brought hope and renewed confidence in public healthcare delivery in Epe and across Lagos East.
In an exclusive interview with the Medical Director of FMC Epe, Dr. Adeleke Adesola Kaka, he expressed deep appreciation for the government’s support and all individuals who played a role in the hospital’s elevation.
“We thank God that this day has come—the establishment of the Federal Medical Centre in Epe. We are grateful to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Dr. Tunji Alausa, and other key stakeholders who thought it wise to establish a tertiary healthcare facility here. It is long overdue and very well deserved,” Dr. Kaka stated.
He explained that even when the hospital was still a general hospital, it served not only Epe residents but also people from distant areas like Ijebu-Ode, Ijebu-Mushin, Ajah, Lakowe, Bogije, and Awoyaya. He emphasized that the new Federal Medical Centre would be of even greater benefit to these communities.
Dr. Kaka highlighted that the new status of the hospital comes with enhanced medical services, including specialized care in nephrology, renal services, trauma care, radiology, and more.
He noted that the community should anticipate improvement in the standard of medical care provided and a complete overhaul of infrastructure to meet the needs of a tertiary facility.
“We should expect more services that were not available in the General Hospital. For instance, we’ll now have specialist care in renal medicine, trauma, and other critical areas. There’s going to be a significant improvement in our infrastructural setup,” he said.
He acknowledged that there may be initial challenges with specialized manpower but assured that the recruitment and deployment process is already underway.
“Though we may encounter a few challenges at the start, especially in securing all the needed specialists, rest assured that clinical staff will be fully on ground soon.
We are building a robust team of medical professionals to deliver world-class care,” Dr. Kaka stated.
To address public concern about affordability, Dr. Kaka clarified that the hospital will continue to operate with the existing pricing structure.
“I want to assure the people of Epe and neighbouring communities that the price list remains as it used to be. We promise to provide intensive care without increasing our tariffs. Our mission is to serve, not to burden,” he stated.
He also assured enrollees under the Lagos State HMO scheme that they will continue to enjoy uninterrupted medical services. He explained that the integration of both state and federal health insurance schemes is ongoing.
“Enrollees of the Lagos State HMO scheme have nothing to fear. Whether state or federal, these are our people, and we are here to serve Nigerians.
The process of integrating them into the FMC system is already in motion,” Dr. Kaka noted.
A major highlight of the interview was the announcement that referrals from Epe to other medical centres would now be a thing of the past.
“There will no longer be referrals in Epe FMC. Our goal is to ensure that whatever care people need can be accessed right here in Epe. This will save time, cost, and potentially lives,” he said.
In addition to healthcare delivery, FMC Epe will also contribute to healthcare education and workforce development as the College of Nursing is set to take off within the facility in the near future.
“The College of Nursing will take off soon, and this will go a long way in empowering our youth and boosting our medical manpower from within,” Dr. Kaka added.
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With this significant development, Epe Division now boasts a federal institution dedicated to serving the health needs of its people and neighbouring towns. Dr. Kaka called on the people of Epe to embrace the opportunity, utilize the facility, and support its mission.
“This is just the beginning. We are building something sustainable, something that will last. I urge the people of Epe to support us, pray for us, and make use of this facility. Together, we can make FMC Epe one of the best in Nigeria,” he concluded.
