The Benue State government has shut down 12 unlicensed medical facilities across Buruku, Ushongo, and Kwande Local Government Areas in the state
It warned citizens against patronising unlicensed hospitals and clinics, describing it as a “su!cide mission”.
On Thursday during an enforcement drive, led by the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Beatrice Tsavmbu, the Ministry of Health and Human Services shut down the hospitals.
Joined in the sweeping enforcement are Director of Medical Services Dr. Agbadu Iorbee Joshua, Director of Public Health Mrs. Esther Menger, and Director of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Mr. Anyebe Boniface.
The closed facilities include Ella Community Health Centre and St. William Community Health Centre in Buruku, De Poloo Community Health Centre, Uli Dispensary, City Community Health Centre, and Tomkenti Community Health Centre in Ushongo, and Luter Clinic and Maternity, Akumator Tsaha Community Health Centre, Primary Health Centre Adagi, Ahobee Memorial Hospital, Divine Community Health Centre, and Tor Chibee Community Health Centre in Kwande, according to Daily Post.
Speaking during the enforcement, Permanent Secretary Dr. Tsavmbu, cited absence of operating licenses, unsanitary conditions, and non-compliance with regulations as reasons for the closures.
“Patronising these centres is tantamount to embarking on a su!cide mission,” Dr. Tsavmbu stated, vowing to eradicate medical quackery in the state.
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Good job sir