FCTA Seals Illegal Clinic In Kuje

The FCT Administration has shut down an unregistered clinic, Dada’s Clinic & Maternity, operating in Kapwa, Gaube Community in Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory.

This was done through the FCTA’s Private Health Establishments Registration and Monitoring Committee (PHERMC) as directed by the Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike.

This is contained in a statement issued by the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka.

The statement says a man, Mr. Sabiu, who introduced himself as the health worker managing Dada’s Clinic & Maternity was handed over to the police at the Kuje Police Station.

The Director, Medical and Diagnostics Department, acting on the directives of the Mandate Secretary, Health and Environment Secretariat, Dr Adedolapo Fasawe, visited Kapwa, Gaube Community in Kuje Area Council to investigate allegations against Dada’s Clinic & Maternity Ltd.

According to her, the facility was reported to be operating without registration and conducting medical procedures in a rented apartment unfit for healthcare services under the guise of a medical outreach.

She said while all patients in the facility were confirmed to be stable and were referred to Kuje General Hospital for proper medical care, the FCTA maintained that all unregistered health facilities will be sealed henceforth to protect residents from unsafe medical practices.

“Preliminary findings indicated that a community elder tragically passed away following a hernia operation performed at the facility. Additionally, multiple reports emerged of patients who barely survived procedures and required emergency medical care elsewhere.”

“Upon arrival, the team identified the facility, which was located along the main road leading to the community.
The facility lacks windows, doors, and basic amenities such as a reception area, nursing station, bathroom, or toilet.”

Dr Fasawe said the FCT Minister, Mr. Nyesom Wike had reiterated the administration’s commitment to ensuring safe and regulated healthcare services.

Remi Johnson, Edited By Grace Namiji