National Hospital, Abuja

National Hospital Abuja
Map
Geography
LocationAbuja, FCT, Nigeria
Organisation
Care systemPublic
FundingPublic hospital
TypeDistrict General
Services
Emergency departmentYes
Beds850
History
Opened22 May 1999
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ListsHospitals in Nigeria

National Hospital Abuja is a public hospital in Abuja, FCT, Nigeria.

National Hospital Abuja was founded under the Family Support Programme initiative[1] and was formally established under Decree 36 of 1999 (Act 36 of 1999). Abdulsalami Abubakar commissioned the hospital on 22 May 1999.[2] Originally National Hospital For Women And Children, the hospital opened on 1 September 1999. The hospital received its current name on 10 May 2000.[3]

  1. ^ Atoyebi, Olufemi. "National Hospital losing focus –Maryam Abacha". The Punch (Nigeria). Retrieved 31 October 2020.
  2. ^ "Introduction." National Hospital Abuja. Retrieved on 12 February 2009.
  3. ^ "About Us." National Hospital Abuja. Retrieved on 12 February 2009.