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Katsina Gov shuts down private health training institutions

Katsina Gov shuts down private health training institutions

By Faith AM

The Katsina State Governor, Mallam Dikko Umar Radda has on Monday ordered the immediate closure and licence revocation of all private health training institutions operating in the State.

The Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, Umar Mammada discussed this during a press briefing held at the Ministry of Information and Culture, Katsina on Monday.

According to him, the past few years Katsina State had witnessed a significant proliferation of private health training institutions, many of which are unregistered and substandard. “While we acknowledge the crucial role that private health care plays in our health ecosystem, it is imperative that we ensure the utmostquality and safety for all citizens.

“The recent findings from the Ministry of Health and the State Government have raised serious concerns about the operations of numerous unregistered private health training institutions in our state. Some of these Institutions do not meet the necessary requirements to operate as a private health training institution in the State as provided by law, posing significant risks to the general public.

“In the light of these concerns, I am here to announce that the Executive Governor has directed the immediate closure and revocation of registration and licenses of ALL private health training institutions in Katsina State. This decision will remain in effect until a thorough re-evaluation and fresh registration process is undertaken, ensuring that every institution meets thestringent health standards required to operate.

“Proprietors are requested to come to the State Ministry of Health with all necessary documents from Thursday 24th – 25th Friday 2024 for verification and fresh registration meeting with a special committee Chaired by Hon S.A to H.E on Health Institutions.

“It is imperative that all health institutions comply with the laws and regulations that govern the establishment of Private Health Training Institutions in the State.

“We want to take this opportunity to implement a more standardised and rigorous regulatory framework for both existing and prospective private health training institutions.

“I urge all private health training institution operators, employees, and the citizens of Katsina State to view this as a necessary measure to sanitise thesystem.

“During this period of closure, we will continue to work diligently to ensure a transparent and efficient mechanism for re-validation and fresh registration that will guarantee compliance with standards”, SA on Health to Governor Radda further explained.

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