Six medical facilities have been closed by the Oyo State Government on the grounds of quack medicine. The state government said that the affected facilities were sealed because of a number of offenses, including hiring unfit individuals to perform medical services and engaging in unlawful activities.
The affected medical facilities are: “New Jobi Memorial Hospital, Omolara Clinic and Maternity Home, Amazing Grace Medical Clinic, Emiloju Clinic and Maternity Center, Safeway Clinic, and Emilagba Clinic and Maternity Center.”
As part of the government’s efforts, the team carried out the operation to protect the “health and well-being of residents,” according to Dr. Adekunle Aremu, the chairman of the State Antiquackery Task Force Committee.
He made it clear that anyone found guilty will face the harshest legal consequences possible.
He also exhorted the populace to seek care from state-licensed and authorized medical establishments.
“The objectives are still quite clear: the Oyo State administration is committed to maintaining strict regulations and putting every resident’s health and safety first. So that citizens can trust their well-being, the government makes sure that healthcare services consistently meet the highest benchmarks for quality and safety.
Prior to this, the state government closed two private hospitals in Oyo Town, declaring unequivocally that fraudulent and other unlawful activities have no place in the state. Oyo vows to stop practicing quack medicine and shuts down illegal healthcare facilities.
The state Hospital Monitoring Task Force closed down the following unlawful hospitals: Living Stone Clinic and Maternity, Idi-Ose, Alaafin High School, Oyo town, Wise and Pearl Hospital Limited, Akeetan-Tuntun.