…Declares zero tolerance to fake hospitals
By Joyce Remi-Babayeju
The FCT Minister Barr. Nyesom Wike has shut down an illegal clinic operating in Kuje area of the territory, as he declares zero tolerance to unregistered hospitals in the nation’s capital.
The Private Health Establishments Registration and Monitoring Committee (PHERMC). shut down the illegal healrhcare facility by the name Dada’s Clinic & Maternity, operating in Kapwa, Gaube Community, Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), due to quakery practice.
In a statement by the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, a man Mr. Sabiu,impersonating introduced himself as a health worker managing Dada’s Clinic & Maternity was arrested on Sunday by PHERMC and handed over to the police at the Kuje Police Station.
“On February 2, 2025, at approximately 15:32pm, a team led by the Director, Medical and Diagnostics Department, acting on the directives of the Mandate Secretary, Health and Environment Secretariat, Dr Adedolapo Fasawe, visited Kapwa, Gaube Community (Gaube Ward), Kuje Area Council to investigate allegations against Dada’s Clinic & Maternity Ltd.”
“The facility was reported to be operating without registration and conducting medical procedures in a rented apartment unfit for healthcare services, under the guise of a Medical Outreach.”
“Preliminary findings indicated that a community elder tragically passed away following a hernia operation performed at the facility. ”
“Additionally, multiple reports emerged of patients who barely survived procedures and required emergency medical care elsewhere.”
“Upon arrival, the team identified the facility, which was located along the main road leading to the community.”
The facility was found in a dilapidated and unsanitary condition—an unpainted building with burglar-proof ironwork at the entrance, without windows, doors, and otherbbasic amenities such as a reception area, nursing station, bathroom, or toilet.
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The structure had four rooms and a general area, including an unfinished extension in unacceptable sanitary condition.
“A man identified as Mr. Sabiu introduced himself as the health worker managing the facility. At the time of the visit, three patients were on admission, including an elderly patient receiving intravenous infusion. Mr. Sabiu admitted that Dada’s Clinic & Maternity Ltd was not duly registered with the Private Health Establishments Registration and Monitoring Committee (PHERMC).
“All patients met at the facility were confirmed to be stable and were referred to Kuje General Hospital for proper medical care. Consequently, the facility was sealed up while Mr. Sabiu was handed over to the Kuje Police Station at approximately 18:00 hrs for further investigation.”
Furthermore, Barr. Wike has reiterated the administration’s commitment to ensuring safe and regulated healthcare services. He emphasized facility accreditation as a simple process, noting that and there was no excuse for operating illegally.
He stated that all unregistered health facilities will be sealed henceforth to protect residents from unsafe medical practices.
