The Enugu State Ministry of Health has sealed several illegal private hospitals operating in the Enugu South Local Government Area, citing unacceptable medical practices that jeopardise patient safety.
Health officials moved to close the facilities after determining that they were operating without the necessary licences and were engaged in practices deemed unsafe for the public. The ministry’s enforcement action underscores the state’s commitment to curbing unregulated health services.
In a statement, the ministry warned residents to avoid patronising unlicensed clinics, emphasizing that such establishments often lack qualified staff, proper equipment, and adherence to standard treatment protocols.
Enugu State, located in Nigeria’s southeastern region, has been intensifying oversight of health providers as part of broader efforts to improve the quality of care and protect citizens from medical malpractice.
The closures serve as a reminder that patients should seek treatment only from accredited hospitals and clinics, while authorities continue to monitor the sector to ensure compliance with national health regulations.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>