The Kaduna State Government has sealed 20 illegal Colleges of Health Sciences and private hospitals across the state.
The State Commissioner for Health, Umma Kaltum-Ahmed, said the exercise formed part of ongoing efforts to ensure that private health institutions complied with established rules and regulations.
She explained that “the move was aimed at guaranteeing effective training of healthcare workers in the state and safeguarding public health.”
The affected institutions are located in Chikun, Igabi, Kaduna North and Kaduna South Local Government Areas,
Kaltum-Ahmed added that the action was taken to enforce guidelines for private health institutions and to prevent unaccredited facilities from misleading the public under the guise of healthcare training.
She stressed that the exercise was necessary to halt the illegal production of unqualified health workers, which posed a serious risk to public safety.
The commissioner urged the public to seek admission only into duly approved and accredited institutions, to avoid wasting time and resources on unrecognised certificates.
She commended Governor Uba Sani for his leadership and support in repositioning the health sector to meet required standards and ensure quality healthcare delivery in Kaduna State.
NAN