The Oyo State government has shut six health facilities across the state. The sealed facilities allegedly committed various offences, including recruitment of unqualified personnel, provision of medical services, and engagement in illicit practices.

They are: New Jobi Memorial Hospital; Omolara Clinic and Maternity Home; Iped Amazing Grace Medical Clinic; Emiloju Clinic and Maternity Centre, Ogbere; Safeway Clinic, Gbaremu; Emilagba Clinic and Maternity Centre, Ibadan.

Speaking during an inspection and monitoring exercise within the Ibadan metropolis, yesterday, the State Anti-quackery Task Force Committee Chairman, Adekunle Aremu, said the operation was part of the government’s efforts towards protecting the health and well-being of residents. Aremu said the state would not tolerate any form of quackery or substandard practice in the health sector.

According to him, anyone found culpable would face the full wrath of the law. He urged the public to report any suspicious or illegal activity in any health facility to the Ministry of Health or the nearest security agency.

Aremu also advised the public to patronise only accredited and registered health facilities in the state, adding that they must ensure only qualified personnel attend to them.

While appealing to health workers to abide by the ethics and standards of their profession, the chairman urged residents to cooperate with the government in its quest to provide quality and affordable health care to the people.