Lagos Warns Residents Against Using Unregistered Hospitals and Clinics

(Dr Victoria Egunjobi. Photo Credit: P.M. News)
The Lagos State Government has warned people to stay away from unregistered hospitals and clinics.

It says unregulated facilities can put patients at serious risk.

The warning came as the state opened an annex office of the Health Facilities Monitoring and Accreditation Agency, HEFAMAA, in Ajah.

The office is meant to keep a closer eye on health facilities and crack down on medical quackery.

The agency's Executive Secretary, Dr Victoria Egunjobi, was represented by the Director of Monitoring and Inspection, Dr Olayinka Daniel.

He urged residents of Ajah and nearby communities to get treatment only at government approved and registered facilities.

Residents were told to check whether a hospital is registered and accredited before going in for care.

Anyone who spots an unregistered facility or poor health practices should report it to the agency.

The outreach also taught residents about their rights as healthcare users, patient safety, and how communities can help stop quackery.

HEFAMAA said the Ajah office will bring its services closer to health providers, make it easier to reach the agency and improve compliance checks in the area.

It also hopes traditional leaders, health workers and residents will share responsibility for keeping healthcare safe and properly regulated.