The Right to access detailed accurate Medical records and quality healthcare services led to the official Domestication of the Patient Bill of Right (PBoR) at FMC Abuja today 18th of January, 2023 by the Executive Vice-chairman Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) Barr. Babatunde Irukera.
The Chief Medical Director, FMC Abuja, Prof Saad Ahmed and other principal officers of the Centre received the (FCCPC) team for the program. In his welcome address, Prof Saad Ahmed appreciated, Barr Babatunde Irukera’s team for their visit. He revealed that the bill is in-line with the mission, vision and objectives of the Hospital,while placing topmost priority on patients satisfaction.
He added that this bill of rights will further enhance quality healthcare service delivery in FMC Abuja.
In the words of the Executive Vice-chairman of (FCCPC),Barr Babatunde Irukera, he extensively applauded Prof. Saad Ahmed on the laudable achievements and progress of the facility under his leadership as the Chief Medical Director. He also mentioned the transformation and progressive developments FMC Abuja has recorded through his outstanding leadership.
He added that FMC Abuja has been able to institutionalize best practices and also sustained them. He also added that the hospital has displayed high level of cleanliness, and exemplary service, which is rare in many government facilities.
In his closing words, Barr Babatunde Irukera congratulated FMC Abuja for recognized developments and success stories achieved.
Other highlights of the event was the courtesy visit to the office of the Chief Medical Director, the lecture session on patient bill of right delivered by the Coordinator of Patient Bill of Right Dr. Nkechi Mba and there after questions and answers session.
Congratulations to FMC Abuja on the Domestication of the Patient Bill of Right.
Signed:
Obadiah N.K. Gana
For: P R O