AFCOM-HS Listed on JAMB Portal for 2026/2027 Admission; The Armed Forces College of Medicine and Health Sciences (AFCOM-HS) has been listed on the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) portal for the 2026/2027 academic session as the institution prepares to admit its first cohort of 100 military cadets.
Located within the 68 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital in Yaba, Lagos, AFCOM-HS has received approval from the National Universities Commission (NUC) to offer Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) and Nursing Science (B.NSc.).
AFCOM-HS Approved Courses for 2026/2027
The college is being established to combine professional healthcare education with military officer development. Its initial approved programmes are:
- Medicine and Surgery (MBBS)
- Nursing Science (B.NSc.)
AFCOM-HS is preparing to admit 100 cadets for its pioneer intake. The institution is expected to train doctors, nurses and other medical personnel to strengthen healthcare delivery within the Armed Forces and support broader national health needs.
Education Minister Welcomes AFCOM-HS Listing on JAMB Portal
The Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, welcomed the listing of AFCOM-HS on the JAMB portal. He described the development as part of efforts to strengthen military healthcare services and develop specialised medical manpower.
According to the minister, the college’s training approach will combine clinical competence, professional ethics and leadership skills.
Dr Alausa also acknowledged the contributions of the Minister of Defence, Lt General Chris Musa; the Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Muhammad Matawalle; the Armed Forces leadership; and the technical working group chaired by Brigadier General Dr Idris Babatunde Solebo.
He further recognised the roles played by the National Universities Commission, JAMB and relevant professional regulatory bodies in establishing the institution.
The Minister of Education reaffirmed the Federal Ministry of Education’s commitment to academic oversight, quality assurance and collaboration with regulatory authorities.
Information for Prospective Applicants
Candidates interested in applying to AFCOM-HS should monitor the college’s official communication channels and JAMB announcements for further information about the 2026/2027 admission exercise.
The available information does not specify the admission requirements, application procedure, screening dates or application deadline. Prospective applicants should wait for official guidance before proceeding with their applications.
