The Kaduna State government sealed 20 unauthorized Colleges of Health Sciences and private hospitals on Friday as part of a crackdown on illegal healthcare facilities operating across the state.
Umma Kaltum-Ahmed, the State Commissioner for Health, described the action as a necessary step to ensure private health institutions meet established regulatory standards. She said the closure was designed to safeguard the quality of healthcare worker training and protect residents from substandard medical services.
The shuttered facilities were spread across four local government areas: Chikun, Igabi, Kaduna North, and Kaduna South, according to NAN.
Kaltum-Ahmed explained that the enforcement targets unaccredited institutions that have been misleading the public by presenting themselves as legitimate healthcare training centers. She warned that such facilities contribute to the production of unqualified health workers, creating serious risks to public safety.
The commissioner advised prospective students to verify that institutions are properly approved and accredited before enrolling, to avoid investing time and money in programmes that yield worthless certificates.
She also praised Governor Uba Sani for his commitment to reforming the state’s health sector and maintaining standards that ensure quality healthcare delivery for Kaduna residents.
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