Lagos State Government through its agency, Health Facility Monitoring and Accreditation Agency (HEFAMAA) has shut 14 health facilities for non-compliance with regulatory standards.
The executive secretary of HEFAMAA, Abiola Idowu said all the 14 facilities were shut following an enforcement exercise by the agency.
The aim, he said, was to halt the ugly trend of having unqualified personnel work in health facilities, while also insisting that the environment for the dispensation of medical care must be suitable for the promotion and maintenance of good health.
Idowu stated that the government will not accept any form of illegal health practices, as health security is an integral part of public security which is the primary duty of the government.
The government, she said, was determined to get all health facilities in the state to conform to best practices.
She urged members of the public to support the state government in the fight against quackery and illegal operation of facilities by reporting those behind such acts to relevant government agencies to safeguard the health and the well-being of the citizenry.
JOSHUA BASSEY
