The Oyo State Government has shut down six health facilities due to quackery.
The government disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists on Thursday.
The state government stated that the affected facilities were sealed due to various offences, including the recruitment of unqualified personnel to provide medical services and engagement in illicit practices.
The affected health facilities, according to the statement include, “New Jobi Memorial Hospital, Omolara Clinic and Maternity Home, Amazing Grace Medical Clinic, Emiloju Clinic and Maternity Centre, Safeway Clinic, and Emilagba Clinic and Maternity Centre.”
Chairman of the State Antiquackery Task Force Committee, Dr. Adekunle Aremu, stated that the team conducted the operation to safeguard the “health and well-being of residents, as part of the government’s efforts.”
He emphasised that anyone found guilty would be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
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