Not less than six health facilities across Oyo state have been shut over substandard practices.
The facilities affected include: the New Jobi Memorial Hospital; Omolara Clinic and Maternity Home; Amazing Grace Medical Clinic; Emiloju Clinic and Maternity Centre Ogbere; Safeway Clinic, Gbaremu; Emilagba Clinic, as well as the Maternity Centre, Ibadan.
The action carried out by the Oyo State Government is part of ensuring that the state is rid of quackery.
According to official report, the six affected health facilities had committed various offenses, including recruitment of unqualified personnel to provide medical services, and engaging in illicit practices.
Speaking during an inspection and monitoring exercise held within the Ibadan metropolis, the State Anti-quackery Task Force Committee Chairman, Dr. Adekunle Aremu, said the team carried out the operation as part of the government’s efforts towards protecting the health and well-being of residents.
Dr. Aremu said the Oyo State Government would not tolerate any form of quackery or substandard practice in the health sector.
He added that anyone found culpable would face the full wrath of the law.
Aremu urged the public to report any suspicious or illegal activity in any health facility to the Ministry of Health or the nearest security agency.
He also advised the public to patronize only accredited and registered health facilities in the state, adding that they must ensure only qualified personnel attend to them.
He appealed to health workers to abide by the ethics and standard of their profession.
The Chairman also urged residents to cooperate with the government in its quest to provide quality and affordable health care to the people.
He said: “The goals remain clear, Oyo State government is dedicated to upholding rigorous standards and prioritizing the health and safety of every resident.
“The government ensures that healthcare services consistently meet the highest benchmarks for quality and safety, so citizens can trust their well-being”.
