A HISTORY OF FDERAL MEDICAL CENTER, YENAGOA, FROM INCEPTION TO 2000

The research was a comprehensive and detailed account of the history and development of the Federal Medical Centre Yenagoa from inception to 2000. the study discussed the traditional medical preaticles and healthcare of the people of Epie/Atissa in Yenagoa, Local government area, created a nuanced narrative of history of FMC Yenagoa and provide feasibility of establishing the medical centre in Yenaoa. The study also examined the current healthcare landscape, identifying key challenges of FMC Yenagoa establishment an proposed a strategic firework for the successful implementation of a medical that caters to the diverse healthcare needs of the population in Bayelsa. In the review of literature, the extent literature are apprised existing on healthcare facilities in Nigeria, Healthcare employee selection, appointment and performances of healthcare staff. Both oral tradition and oral history techniques was adopted for data collection. The Federal government took ownership of the Yengoa General Hospital was converted into a specialist hospital after the creation of Bayelsa State and renamed to Federal Medical Centre. It was found that FMC, Yenagoa has developed into a comprehensive medical facility, offering a wide range of service from general healthcare to specialized medical treatments and has also become a training groung for medical students, intern, and resident doctors. The study recommended that the federal government should prioritize upgrading the infrastructure, the management of the facility should install continuous professional development, emergency Preparedness of the facility need to be improved by ministry of health should invest in this scheme and the management should strength partnership with both local and international organization.