The Anambra State Government, through the Ministry of Health, has sealed an unregistered health facility, Vick-Benedict’s Home, and some maternity homes in Ifitedunu, Dunukofia Local Government Area of the state, over alleged illegal and unprofessional medical practices.A team of officials from the state Ministry of Health, led by the Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike, sealed the facility on Thursday after investigations uncovered its alleged illegal operations without an operational licence.The sealed premises of the health facilities. Credit: Anambra govtDuring the exercise, the commissioner also sealed some illegal traditional birth attendant centres and maternity homes found to be operating in the area without authorisation from the Ministry of Health.Speaking during the exercise, Obidike said the enforcement was part of the state government’s ongoing efforts to eliminate illegal health practices and ensure quality healthcare delivery.He reiterated that the state government remained committed to the fight against all forms of quackery in the health sector.Related NewsLagos LG boss pledges to protect lives, property, boost security supportBenue youths rescue kidnap victims, arrest suspectsCourt remands four over gun recovered from Delta transport waybillHe pointed out that it would no longer be “business as usual” for unprofessional healthcare operators in the state.The sealed premises of the health facilities. Credit: Anambra govtHe said, “Following the discovery that these facilities were operating without licences, they have been closed and sealed. Their operators are to report to the Department of Medical Services at the Jerome Udoji Secretariat, Awka, for further clarification and regulatory action.“The enforcement exercise is part of the state government’s commitment to sanitising the health sector and ensuring that only licensed and properly regulated health facilities operate within the state.“Operators of unregistered hospitals, maternity homes, rehabilitation centres and traditional birth attendant facilities are advised to regularise their operations in line with state government regulations or risk closure and prosecution.”The commissioner further urged residents to patronise only registered and accredited health facilities, stressing that the government remained committed to protecting the lives and well-being of Ndi Anambra through strict enforcement of healthcare standards. A team of officials from the state Ministry of Health, led by the Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike, sealed the facility on Thursday after investigations uncovered its alleged illegal operations without an operational licence.The sealed premises of the health facilities. Credit: Anambra govtDuring the exercise, the commissioner also sealed some illegal traditional birth attendant centres and maternity homes found to be operating in the area without authorisation from the Ministry of Health.Speaking during the exercise, Obidike said the enforcement was part of the state government’s ongoing efforts to eliminate illegal health practices and ensure quality healthcare delivery.He reiterated that the state government remained committed to the fight against all forms of quackery in the health sector.Related NewsLagos LG boss pledges to protect lives, property, boost security supportBenue youths rescue kidnap victims, arrest suspectsCourt remands four over gun recovered from Delta transport waybillHe pointed out that it would no longer be “business as usual” for unprofessional healthcare operators in the state.The sealed premises of the health facilities. Credit: Anambra govtHe said, “Following the discovery that these facilities were operating without licences, they have been closed and sealed. Their operators are to report to the Department of Medical Services at the Jerome Udoji Secretariat, Awka, for further clarification and regulatory action.“The enforcement exercise is part of the state government’s commitment to sanitising the health sector and ensuring that only licensed and properly regulated health facilities operate within the state.“Operators of unregistered hospitals, maternity homes, rehabilitation centres and traditional birth attendant facilities are advised to regularise their operations in line with state government regulations or risk closure and prosecution.”The commissioner further urged residents to patronise only registered and accredited health facilities, stressing that the government remained committed to protecting the lives and well-being of Ndi Anambra through strict enforcement of healthcare standards. During the exercise, the commissioner also sealed some illegal traditional birth attendant centres and maternity homes found to be operating in the area without authorisation from the Ministry of Health.Speaking during the exercise, Obidike said the enforcement was part of the state government’s ongoing efforts to eliminate illegal health practices and ensure quality healthcare delivery.He reiterated that the state government remained committed to the fight against all forms of quackery in the health sector.Related NewsLagos LG boss pledges to protect lives, property, boost security supportBenue youths rescue kidnap victims, arrest suspectsCourt remands four over gun recovered from Delta transport waybillHe pointed out that it would no longer be “business as usual” for unprofessional healthcare operators in the state.The sealed premises of the health facilities. Credit: Anambra govtHe said, “Following the discovery that these facilities were operating without licences, they have been closed and sealed. Their operators are to report to the Department of Medical Services at the Jerome Udoji Secretariat, Awka, for further clarification and regulatory action.“The enforcement exercise is part of the state government’s commitment to sanitising the health sector and ensuring that only licensed and properly regulated health facilities operate within the state.“Operators of unregistered hospitals, maternity homes, rehabilitation centres and traditional birth attendant facilities are advised to regularise their operations in line with state government regulations or risk closure and prosecution.”The commissioner further urged residents to patronise only registered and accredited health facilities, stressing that the government remained committed to protecting the lives and well-being of Ndi Anambra through strict enforcement of healthcare standards. Speaking during the exercise, Obidike said the enforcement was part of the state government’s ongoing efforts to eliminate illegal health practices and ensure quality healthcare delivery.He reiterated that the state government remained committed to the fight against all forms of quackery in the health sector.Related NewsLagos LG boss pledges to protect lives, property, boost security supportBenue youths rescue kidnap victims, arrest suspectsCourt remands four over gun recovered from Delta transport waybillHe pointed out that it would no longer be “business as usual” for unprofessional healthcare operators in the state.The sealed premises of the health facilities. Credit: Anambra govtHe said, “Following the discovery that these facilities were operating without licences, they have been closed and sealed. Their operators are to report to the Department of Medical Services at the Jerome Udoji Secretariat, Awka, for further clarification and regulatory action.“The enforcement exercise is part of the state government’s commitment to sanitising the health sector and ensuring that only licensed and properly regulated health facilities operate within the state.“Operators of unregistered hospitals, maternity homes, rehabilitation centres and traditional birth attendant facilities are advised to regularise their operations in line with state government regulations or risk closure and prosecution.”The commissioner further urged residents to patronise only registered and accredited health facilities, stressing that the government remained committed to protecting the lives and well-being of Ndi Anambra through strict enforcement of healthcare standards. He reiterated that the state government remained committed to the fight against all forms of quackery in the health sector.Related NewsLagos LG boss pledges to protect lives, property, boost security supportBenue youths rescue kidnap victims, arrest suspectsCourt remands four over gun recovered from Delta transport waybillHe pointed out that it would no longer be “business as usual” for unprofessional healthcare operators in the state.The sealed premises of the health facilities. Credit: Anambra govtHe said, “Following the discovery that these facilities were operating without licences, they have been closed and sealed. Their operators are to report to the Department of Medical Services at the Jerome Udoji Secretariat, Awka, for further clarification and regulatory action.“The enforcement exercise is part of the state government’s commitment to sanitising the health sector and ensuring that only licensed and properly regulated health facilities operate within the state.“Operators of unregistered hospitals, maternity homes, rehabilitation centres and traditional birth attendant facilities are advised to regularise their operations in line with state government regulations or risk closure and prosecution.”The commissioner further urged residents to patronise only registered and accredited health facilities, stressing that the government remained committed to protecting the lives and well-being of Ndi Anambra through strict enforcement of healthcare standards. He pointed out that it would no longer be “business as usual” for unprofessional healthcare operators in the state.The sealed premises of the health facilities. Credit: Anambra govtHe said, “Following the discovery that these facilities were operating without licences, they have been closed and sealed. Their operators are to report to the Department of Medical Services at the Jerome Udoji Secretariat, Awka, for further clarification and regulatory action.“The enforcement exercise is part of the state government’s commitment to sanitising the health sector and ensuring that only licensed and properly regulated health facilities operate within the state.“Operators of unregistered hospitals, maternity homes, rehabilitation centres and traditional birth attendant facilities are advised to regularise their operations in line with state government regulations or risk closure and prosecution.”The commissioner further urged residents to patronise only registered and accredited health facilities, stressing that the government remained committed to protecting the lives and well-being of Ndi Anambra through strict enforcement of healthcare standards. He said, “Following the discovery that these facilities were operating without licences, they have been closed and sealed. Their operators are to report to the Department of Medical Services at the Jerome Udoji Secretariat, Awka, for further clarification and regulatory action.“The enforcement exercise is part of the state government’s commitment to sanitising the health sector and ensuring that only licensed and properly regulated health facilities operate within the state.“Operators of unregistered hospitals, maternity homes, rehabilitation centres and traditional birth attendant facilities are advised to regularise their operations in line with state government regulations or risk closure and prosecution.”The commissioner further urged residents to patronise only registered and accredited health facilities, stressing that the government remained committed to protecting the lives and well-being of Ndi Anambra through strict enforcement of healthcare standards. “The enforcement exercise is part of the state government’s commitment to sanitising the health sector and ensuring that only licensed and properly regulated health facilities operate within the state.“Operators of unregistered hospitals, maternity homes, rehabilitation centres and traditional birth attendant facilities are advised to regularise their operations in line with state government regulations or risk closure and prosecution.”The commissioner further urged residents to patronise only registered and accredited health facilities, stressing that the government remained committed to protecting the lives and well-being of Ndi Anambra through strict enforcement of healthcare standards. “Operators of unregistered hospitals, maternity homes, rehabilitation centres and traditional birth attendant facilities are advised to regularise their operations in line with state government regulations or risk closure and prosecution.”The commissioner further urged residents to patronise only registered and accredited health facilities, stressing that the government remained committed to protecting the lives and well-being of Ndi Anambra through strict enforcement of healthcare standards. The commissioner further urged residents to patronise only registered and accredited health facilities, stressing that the government remained committed to protecting the lives and well-being of Ndi Anambra through strict enforcement of healthcare standards.