Section 26: Interpretation

In this Act-

“associate universities" means the universities whose medical students receive aspects of their training from the Medical Centre;

"Board" means the Board of Management of the Medical Centre;

"Chairman" means the chairman of the Board;

"Federal Medical Centre" means the Federal Medical Centre Hong, Adamawa State;

"functions" include powers and duties;

"junior staff" means staff of such grade as may be determined by the Board;

"medical student" means a student whose course of instruction is-
(a) designed, either alone or in conjunction with other courses, to enable him to qualify as a medical practitioner; or
(b) designed for the further training of medical practitioners;

"Minister" means the Minister responsible for matters relating to health; and

"student" means a person enrolled at an institution controlled by the Board for the purpose of pursuing a course of instruction at the institution.