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Anambra seals illegal clinic, warns unlicensed birth attendants

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  • Anambra State health officials sealed an unregistered clinic and shut down facilities operated by unauthorized traditional birth attendants.
  • The enforcement action aims to eliminate illegal healthcare practices and ensure quality services for residents.
  • The state government warned operators of unregistered facilities to regularize their operations or face closure and prosecution.

Anambra State health officials have shut down an unregistered health facility, Vick-Benedict’s Home, and closed down operations of unauthorized Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) in Ifitedunu, Dunukofia Local Government Area. The Ministry of Health conducted the enforcement on Monday, citing that the facilities operated without the required registration and approval.

We have ordered the immediate sealing of Vick-Benedict’s Home and directed the operators to report at the Department of Medical Services at the Secretariat, Awka, for further clarification and regulatory action.

— Dr. Afam ObidikeThe Commissioner of Health explaining the immediate actions taken against the unregistered facility.

Commissioner for Health, Dr. Afam Obidike, stated that the action is part of the state government's ongoing efforts to eradicate illegal healthcare practices and guarantee quality healthcare delivery. He noted that the operators of Vick-Benedict’s Home were directed to report to the Department of Medical Services for regulatory action.

We also inspected and shut down facilities operated by some TBA’s, who are allegedly practicing healthcare services without authorisation from the ministry.

— Dr. Afam ObidikeThe Commissioner of Health detailing the closure of unauthorized traditional birth attendants' facilities.

Dr. Obidike reiterated Governor Chukwuma Soludo's commitment to sanitizing the health sector. He issued a stern warning to all unregistered hospitals, maternity homes, rehabilitation centers, and TBA facilities, urging them to comply with government regulations or face closure and potential prosecution. Residents were also advised to seek medical care only from registered and accredited facilities.

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