NiSPHFA Cracks Down on Quackery, Seals Five Facilities in Shiroro

The Niger State Private Health Facilities Agency (NiSPHFA) has sealed five private health facilities in Gwada, Shiroro Local Government Area, for operating without registration, engaging unqualified health workers and failing to meet basic infection prevention and environmental hygiene standards.

According to the Information Officer Muhammad S. Abubakar
Information, the enforcement exercise, was part of the Agency’s ongoing efforts to protect Nigerlites from unsafe healthcare practices and ensure that residents, particularly those in rural communities, receive services from qualified personnel in facilities that meet approved healthcare standards.

A total of 14 health facilities were inspected during the exercise. Four were recommended for approval after meeting the required standards, while 10 were directed to improve their infection control and environmental hygiene practices and scheduled for a follow-up inspection within 21 days.

The Agency said the identified deficiencies, if left unaddressed, could expose patients and healthcare workers to preventable infections and other health risks. The enforcement therefore underscores the importance of maintaining clean and safe healthcare environments as a key component of quality service delivery.

The five facilities sealed were found to have one or more serious regulatory violations, including operating without registration and engaging unqualified health personnel.

For residents of Gwada and surrounding communities, the exercise provides an added layer of protection against quackery and unsafe medical practices. By shutting down facilities that fail to meet regulatory requirements, NiSPHFA is helping to reduce the risk of misdiagnosis, inappropriate treatment, unsafe procedures and infections that can arise from poor healthcare practices.

The Agency’s inspection team also advised affected facilities to comply with regulatory requirements. The 10 facilities scheduled for revisit will be monitored to determine whether the required improvements have been made.