The Enugu State Government has sealed several private hospitals discovered to be operating illegally and violating healthcare standards during an inspection exercise in Enugu South Local Government Area.
The enforcement operation was led by the Commissioner for Health, Prof. George Ugwu, alongside a team of ministry officials headed by the Director of Medical Services, Dr. Chinyere Ezeudu.
In a statement released on Monday, the Ministry of Health disclosed that officials inspected about 12 private healthcare facilities to assess their operating conditions, verify their registration documents and ensure compliance with established medical regulations.
During the exercise, the team reportedly uncovered several violations, including illegal hospital operations and unacceptable medical practices that could endanger patients.
The ministry expressed disappointment over the findings, describing the situation as a serious danger to public health and a clear disregard for professional healthcare standards.
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Following the discoveries, the affected facilities were sealed and instructed to stop providing medical services immediately.
The government explained that the action was necessary to protect residents from poor healthcare services, unqualified medical practitioners and other unsafe practices that could put lives at risk.
The Commissioner for Health, Ugwu, reaffirmed the commitment of Governor Peter Mbah’s administration to protecting residents through proper regulation, quality assurance and regular supervision of healthcare facilities across the state.
He warned that the government would not tolerate unauthorised medical operations, professional misconduct or any activity that threatens patients’ safety.
Ugwu also called on private healthcare operators to ensure their facilities are properly registered and licensed, while restricting their services to activities approved by the ministry.
He added that the state government would continue its monitoring and enforcement operations to ensure that only qualified and authorised healthcare providers deliver medical services to residents.
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