Oyo State Government has shut five private hospitals in Ibadan as part of measures towards safeguarding the health and well-being of residents.

The spokesperson to the Oyo State government, Rotimi Babalola, disclosed this on Thursday in a statement.

“The five private healthcare facilities in Ibadan were sealed for non-compliance with regulatory standards,” Babalola said.

“The facilities were also found guilty of employing unqualified and unlicensed doctors, commonly referred to as quack doctors,” he added.

Meanwhile, the Director for Secondary health care and training in Oyo State, Dr. Wale Falana had spoken about the operations of the affected private hospitals which are below the approved standard.

Falana while on an inspection tour recently at Olodo and Moniya axis of Ibadan said that the action became necessary after an extensive monitoring and evaluation of hospital facilities was carried out within Oyo state.

“The inspection revealed alarming evidence of malpractice, misdiagnoses and inappropriate treatments being administered to unsuspected patients,” the medical doctor said.

“The five health care facilities sealed were found to be lacking in terms of equipment, personnel, and compliance with standard medical regulations.

“Also, some hospitals were staffed with unqualified personnel who were practicing medicine without the required qualifications and license.”

Falana while expressing concern also issued a stern warning to hospitals whether private or government-owned not to compromise on the quality of healthcare offered to patients.

According to him, the five private hospitals which were sealed will remain closed until they meet up with the requirements and standards set by the regulatory bodies.

“This administration underscores its commitment to ensuring that health care services in the Oyo State adhere to the highest standards of quality and professionalism,” he said.

“The government of the day, distinguished health as one of the cardinal programmes, consequently, His Excellency, Engr. Seyi Makinde takes the health of the people as essential, which is the reason behind the Omi-titun free health mission held quarterly throughout the state.

“We will not tolerate any compromise in medical standards that could put lives at risk. Our action in closing these hospitals demonstrates our commitment to maintaining quality healthcare delivery within our state.”
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