The Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Birnin Kudu, has signed a two-year health promotion agreement with the Police Health Maintenance Limited (HMO) to enhance the welfare and medical care of police personnel across the country.
The Managing Director of the Police HMO, Dr. Yusuf Kalli-Garzali, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday by Auwalu Yusuf-Birnin Kudu, Head of Information and Public Relations at the hospital.
Kalli-Garzali said the agreement would facilitate the treatment of police personnel who suffer trauma or gunshot injuries while on duty.
“We have so far covered 12 hospitals and are determined to visit all Federal Government-owned hospitals to implement this programme.
We will provide the required funds to the hospitals and closely monitor implementation through our desk officers,” he stated.
He explained that the initiative is a special intervention programme introduced by the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, in September 2025, aimed at protecting and promoting the health of police officers nationwide.
According to him, the police leadership has introduced several reform programmes designed to improve the welfare and efficiency of personnel.
He listed some of the initiatives to include the enhancement of community policing, strengthening of community engagement models for better intelligence gathering, and restoring public trust in the Force.
“The IGP implemented digital policing initiatives through technology-based crime tracking systems and expanded the use of body-worn cameras for officers in urban areas.
He also prioritised better housing for junior officers, improved training at police institutions, and increased funding for police medical services,” he added.
Garzali further noted that discipline and accountability within the Force have significantly improved under the ongoing reforms.
“The IGP fully supported the Police Institute Establishment Bill and the Police Trust Fund Amendment to ensure sustainable funding and improved officers’ welfare,” he said.
He urged police personnel to enrol in the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) to benefit from its health coverage for themselves and their families, noting that the special intervention does not exclude them from NHIS services.
The Head of Clinical Services at FMC Birnin Kudu, Dr. Halima Ibrahim, commended the partnership, describing it as a laudable initiative that recognises the police as a vital institution responsible for protecting lives and property.
Ibrahim reaffirmed the hospital’s commitment to ensuring full implementation of the MoU for maximum impact.
“The hospital has adequate qualified staff and the required expertise to handle medical issues and emergencies. We are committed to ensuring efficiency, accountability, and positive outcomes for police personnel,” she said.
