Department of Family Medicine
Providing comprehensive, continuous and patient-centred healthcare for individuals and families across different stages of life.
Quality Care Through Specialist Services
The Department of Family Medicine provides comprehensive primary and continuing healthcare to individuals and families, with emphasis on disease prevention, health promotion, early diagnosis and the management of common and chronic health conditions.
The department works collaboratively with other clinical and support services to ensure patients receive coordinated, comprehensive and patient-centred healthcare.
Units Under the Department
The Department of Family Medicine consists of specialised units working together to provide comprehensive healthcare services.
General Outpatient Unit
Provides first-contact assessment, diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of common health conditions.
Family Health Unit
Provides comprehensive healthcare services for individuals and families across different stages of life.
Chronic Disease Management Unit
Provides ongoing care and monitoring for patients living with chronic health conditions.
Community Health Unit
Promotes disease prevention, health education and community-oriented healthcare services.
Preventive Health Unit
Provides preventive healthcare, screening, health promotion and lifestyle counselling.
Services We Provide
The department provides specialist services supported by skilled healthcare professionals and a commitment to quality, safety and patient-centred care.
- General medical consultations
- Family healthcare services
- Management of common illnesses
- Chronic disease management
- Health screening and assessment
- Preventive healthcare services
- Health education and counselling
- Community-oriented healthcare
- Lifestyle and wellness counselling
Need More Information?
Contact Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital for enquiries regarding this department, available services and patient care.