The Health Facility Monitoring and Accreditation Agency (HEFAMAA) has disclosed that a total of 103 health facilities in Lagos were sealed in 2020 for non-compliance with regulatory standards.

The Executive Secretary of the Agency, Abiola Idowu, disclosed this on Friday during a virtual meeting.

“The facilities were shut down for infractions ranging from quackery, operating beyond schedule, lack of qualified medical personnel to non-registration of facilities, and lack of basic equipment. Although many of the facilities were reopened because they have corrected the infractions, a few others will remain sealed until they do the right thing,” Dr. Idowu stated.

While emphasising the commitment of the state to sustaining the fight against quackery and unprofessional conduct in the system, she observed that the recent validation of the five-year strategic plan for the agency would go a long way in improving the quality of healthcare delivery to Lagosians.

She urged the agency’s staff to redouble their efforts in ensuring quality service delivery to customers and the public.

According to her, the agency has already deployed the Health Facility Inspection Tool to enhance inspection and monitoring of health facilities in the state.

Idowu warned that the State government will not tolerate any form of illegal health practices and urged all facility operators to abide strictly by the set standards to avoid sanctions.

She also advised new facilities to register with the agency before starting operations, adding that existing registered operators should promptly renew their certificates to avoid penalties.

The HEFAMAA boss urged the public to continue supporting the government in its fight against quackery and illegal operation of health facilities by reporting people behind such acts to the agency.