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Stay up to date with the latest news, events, vacancies, and announcements from Federal Medical Centre Ovwian.

CT Scanner

FMC Ovwian Commissions State-of-the-Art 128-Slice CT Scanner

Federal Medical Centre Ovwian has officially commissioned a new 128-slice Computed Tomography (CT) scanner, making it one of the few tertiary hospitals in the Niger Delta with this level of diagnostic capability. The machine, valued at over ₦450 million, was funded by the Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Health capital allocation.

The Medical Director, Prof. Emmanuel Okoro, described the acquisition as "a game-changer for healthcare delivery in Delta State," adding that patients who previously had to travel to Lagos or Abuja for CT scans can now be served locally at significantly reduced costs.

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Recruitment

Vacancy: Consultant Cardiologist & Resident Doctors Required

FMC Ovwian invites applications from suitably qualified Nigerian medical professionals to fill vacancies in its Cardiology and Internal Medicine departments. Candidates must be MDCN registered with current practicing licences.

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Health Outreach

Free Medical Outreach in Ovwian Community — Saturday July 5th, 2026

FMC Ovwian is partnering with Udu Local Government to provide free medical screenings, health talks, blood pressure checks, blood glucose tests, and eye tests for over 2,000 community members. All are welcome.

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Award

FMC Ovwian Wins "Best Federal Medical Centre" Award at 2026 National Health Summit

The hospital was honoured at the 2026 National Health Summit in Abuja for outstanding patient safety, healthcare delivery, and infrastructural development. This marks the second consecutive year of the award.

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Resident Doctors

FMC Ovwian Welcomes 25 New Resident Doctors in 2026 Intake

The hospital's residency training programme has enrolled 25 new resident doctors across multiple specialties for the 2026 intake. The programme, accredited by the West African College of Physicians, runs for 5-6 years.

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World Health Day

FMC Ovwian Marks World Health Day with Grand Medical Symposium

The hospital hosted a two-day medical symposium on the theme "My Health, My Right" bringing together clinicians, public health experts, and community leaders to discuss healthcare access in Delta State.

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