In Ogun Govt. shuts down 26 unlicensed private hospitals

The representative of the state government revealed that the exercise will end as soon as the twenty local government areas in the state are covered

The Ogun State government has closed down at least 26 private hospitals, whose management have failed to revalidate their facilities in line with regulations.

The institutions affected reportedly failed to comply with the Private Hospitals and other Health Establishments Registration Edict of 1988.

Dr. Nafiu Aigoro, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, ordered the closure during a monitoring and inspection exercise.

Represented by Dr. Solomon Shokunbi, the Permanent Secretary said the act is in the best interest of the people.