The Lagos State Government has said that it will strengthen its collaboration with stakeholders in the health sector to tackle quackery and other unprofessional practices.
Mrs Kemi Ogunyemi, Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, said this on Tuesday in Lagos during a Stakeholders’ Engagement meeting organised by the Health Facility Monitoring and Accreditation Agency (HEFAMAA).
Ogunyemi stated that the scourge of quackery posed a grave threat to public health and healthcare standards in the state.
She said there will be regular inspections of healthcare facilities to stop the operations of unlicensed medical practitioners and ensure compliance with licensing and regulatory requirements.
Also, there will be public awareness campaigns to educate the populace about the dangers of seeking medical treatment from unqualified practitioners as some of the strategies that will help nip quackery in the bud.
“We must all take collective responsibility to combat quackery and uphold the integrity of the healthcare system. By working together and fostering a culture of accountability, we can effectively rid our society of this scourge.
“Additionally, the scourge of quackery poses a grave threat to the health and well-being of our citizens. We cannot afford to overlook or underestimate the detrimental impact of unqualified individuals practising medicine without proper credentials”, she added.
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