Edo Govt Launches Crackdown on Medical Quackery After Newborn's Life-Threatening Complications
The Edo State Government has warned against the dangers of medical quackery and illegal healthcare facilities following an alarming incident involving a newborn baby. The baby reportedly suffered severe complications after being attended to by an unqualified birth attendant.
During an inspection visit to the facility where the incident is said to have occurred, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Cyril Adams Oshiomhole, described the condition as unhygienic and unacceptable for any healthcare establishment.
In a bid to prevent similar occurrences, Oshiomhole directed relevant regulatory agencies to step up surveillance, monitoring, and inspections of healthcare facilities across the state's 18 local government areas to identify and shut down unauthorized medical practices.
Stressing the administration's commitment to improving healthcare delivery, Oshiomhole cautioned that no woman should die during childbirth or suffer preventable complications due to negligence, medical quackery, or the actions of untrained healthcare practitioners.
The Commissioner urged expectant mothers and their families to seek antenatal care and delivery services from recognized healthcare facilities staffed by qualified medical professionals.
The Edo State Government has warned against the dangers of medical quackery and illegal healthcare facilities following an alarming incident involving a newborn baby.
The incident occurred at an unhygienic facility where an unqualified birth attendant is believed to have attended to the baby, leading to severe complications.
During an inspection visit to the facility, Commissioner for Health, Dr. Cyril Adams Oshiomhole, described the condition as unacceptable for any healthcare establishment.
To prevent similar occurrences, Oshiomhole directed relevant regulatory agencies to step up surveillance, monitoring, and inspections of healthcare facilities across the state's 18 local government areas to identify and shut down unauthorized medical practices.
Stressing the administration's commitment to enhancing healthcare delivery, Oshiomhole cautioned that no woman should die during childbirth or suffer preventable complications due to negligence, medical quackery, or the actions of untrained healthcare practitioners.
The Commissioner urged pregnant women and their families to seek antenatal care and delivery services from recognized healthcare facilities staffed by qualified medical professionals.
The Edo State Government has warned against the dangers of medical quackery and illegal healthcare facilities following an alarming incident involving a newborn baby.
The incident occurred at an unsanitary facility where an unqualified birth attendant is believed to have attended to the baby, resulting in severe complications.
During an inspection visit to the facility, Commissioner for Health, Dr. Cyril Adams Oshiomhole, described the condition as unacceptable for any healthcare establishment.
To prevent similar occurrences, Oshiomhole directed relevant regulatory agencies to step up surveillance, monitoring, and inspections of healthcare facilities across the state's 18 local government areas to identify and shut down unauthorized medical practices.
Reaffirming the administration's commitment to improving healthcare delivery, Oshiomhole cautioned that no woman should die during childbirth or suffer preventable complications due to negligence, medical quackery, or the actions of untrained healthcare practitioners.
The Commissioner urged pregnant women and their families to seek antenatal care and delivery services from recognized healthcare facilities staffed by qualified medical professionals.
Edo State Government Warns Against Medical Quackery and Illegal Healthcare Facilities
The Edo State Government has cautioned against the dangers of medical quackery and unauthorized healthcare facilities following a distressing incident involving a newborn baby. An unqualified birth attendant is believed to have attended to the baby, leading to severe complications.
During an inspection visit to the facility where the incident is believed to have occurred, Commissioner for Health, Dr. Cyril Adams Oshiomhole, described the condition as unacceptable for any healthcare establishment.
To prevent similar occurrences, Oshiomhole directed relevant regulatory agencies to intensify surveillance, monitoring, and inspections of healthcare facilities across the state's 18 local government areas to identify and shut down unauthorized medical practices.
Reaffirming the administration's commitment to improving healthcare delivery, Oshiomhole cautioned that no woman should die during childbirth or suffer preventable complications due to negligence, medical quackery, or the actions of untrained healthcare practitioners.
The Commissioner urged pregnant women and their families to seek antenatal care and delivery services from recognized healthcare facilities staffed by qualified medical professionals.
Edo State Government Warns Against Quackery and Illegal Healthcare Facilities Following Infant's Complications
The Edo State Government has cautioned against the dangers of medical quackery and unauthorized healthcare facilities following a distressing incident involving a newborn baby. An unqualified birth attendant is believed to have attended to the baby,
<small>Source: The Sun Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
