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FCTA shuts clinic in Kuje, owner arrested

An unregistered clinic, Dada’s Clinic & Maternity, operating in Kapwa, Gaube community in Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has been shut down by the Private Health Establishments Registration and Monitoring Committee (PHERMC).

This is as the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, announced zero tolerance for illegal health facilities in the nation’s capital.

The minister’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, said one Mr Sabiu, who introduced himself as the health worker managing the clinic, was handed over to the police at the Kuje police station.

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He said, “On February 2, 2025, at approximately 15:32pm, a team led by 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 (Gaube Ward), Kuje Area Council to investigate allegations against Dada’s Clinic & Maternity Ltd. 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.

“Preliminary findings indicated that a community leader 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 was in a dilapidated and unsanitary condition—an unpainted building with burglar-proof ironwork at the entrance, but lacking windows, doors, and basic amenities such as a reception area, nursing station, bathroom, or toilet. ‘’The structure has four rooms and a general area, including an unfinished extension in unacceptable condition.

“A man identified as Mr. Sabiu introduced himself as the health worker managing the facility. At the time of the visit, three patients were on admission, including an elderly patient receiving intravenous infusion. Mr. Sabiu admitted that Dada’s Clinic & Maternity Ltd was not duly registered with the Private Health Establishments Registration and Monitoring Committee (PHERMC).

“All patients in the facility were confirmed to be stable and were referred to the Kuje General Hospital for proper medical care. Consequently, the facility was sealed, and Mr. Sabiu was handed over to the Kuje Police Station at approximately 18:00 hrs for further investigation.”

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

He emphasised facility accreditation as a simple process, noting that there is no excuse for operating illegally.

He further warned that all unregistered health facilities will be sealed henceforth to protect residents from unsafe medical practices.

 

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