HEFAMAA shut 80 health facilities in Lagos

The Special Adviser to the governor on public health, Dr. Yewande Adeshina, has revealed that in its bid to sanitise and regulate the operation of health facilities within the state, the Lagos State Health Facilities Monitoring and Accreditation Agency (HEMAFAA) has shut down 80 substandard hospitals for non-registration, dirty environment, lack of medical equipment and engagement of quack doctors.
While speaking with reporters, Dr Adeshina, represented by Dr Tayo Bello said this has become imperative as the administration of Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola is bent on making sure that quackery is totally eradicated in the health sector.
Among health facilities shut down were Chisom Hospital at No1 Taiwo Street off Opere Street orile-Iganmu, Peculiar Clinic at No 62, Coker Road, Orile Iganmu and El-shadai at Olanipekun Alli, all in Orile-Coker area of the state.
According to Dr Adeshina, the agency is the only one empowered by the government to register  all health facilities both private and state owned and has up to date registered over 3000 health facilities, it also recognize both orthodox and traditional medicine.
She however urged all private health facilities operating or wanting to operate within the state to make sure they follow due process in their quest for registration and ensure that the minimum set standards are maintained.