Health

Adeleke Calls for Joint Efforts in Tackling Quackery

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Funmi Adekoya

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has urged medical professionals to support and collaborate with the government in ending the menace of quackery within the medical practice.

Governor Adeleke made the call at the opening ceremony of the National Executive Council meeting of the National Association of Government General Medical and Dental Practitioners, NAGMDP, in Osogbo, Osun State. 

The Governor, represented at the event by his Special Adviser on Public Health, Dr. Akindele Adekunle outlined the responsibilities on the shoulders of doctors in the society, noting that any half-baked professionals or quacks should not be encouraged within the profession. 

He maintained that as professionals backed by laws and ethics, medical professionals have the responsibilities to save lives even with surgical knives in the theatre.

He noted that more often the irreparable damages done to the body of victims of quacks are forced on the qualified medical professionals for repair which calls for collaboration to end quackery in the profession.

The Governor urged the council, on behalf of our people and as patients would always beckon on their physicians, to do everything within their professional reach to combat the menace of quackery in the system. 

Governor Adeleke appreciated members of the association for the support his administration has enjoyed in offering their services during the Imole Free Medical Outreach his administration has embarked upon in giving life to people of the state that may be distressed with one ailment or the other. 

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Two Hospitals Sealed in Oyo over Quackery, Illegalities

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By Oluwakayode Banjo

Oyo State Government has sealed two private hospitals in Oyo town over quackery and other illegalities.

The hospitals sealed by the State Hospital Monitoring Task Force were Wise and Pearl Hospital Limited, Akeetan-Tuntun and Living Stone Clinic and Maternity, Idi-Ose, Alaafin High School, Oyo.

The Coordinator of the Task Force, Dr. Wale Falana, while speaking shortly after the exercise, said the move was part of the efforts of the Oyo state government to get rid of quackery and other atrocities done by some individuals in the health sector.

Dr. Falana, who is also the Director of Secondary Health Care, Ministry of Health, revealed that the government will continue to wage war against all forms of illegalities in private hospitals and clinics to ensure residents have access to quality health care. 

He explained that Governor Seyi Makinde-led administration is passionate about the well-being of every individual; hence, there is a need for private health facilities to comply with best practices and abide by the rules laid down by the Oyo state government.

Dr. Falana warned proprietors of health facilities in the state that are yet to get approval from the government to do what is necessary without further delay or face sanction.

He expressed displeasure over irregularities in the conduct of the concerned hospitals, noting that patients under their care were at high risk. 

Dr. Falana urged residents of the state to be mindful and conscious of the health facilities they patronize for treatment to prevent unforeseen circumstances.

His words, “Quackery is a serious issue. These people are doing surgeries, some are even in training, have accommodation for trainees, and you can see the owner of one of the places visited ran away. “

“This monitoring is part of efforts Ministry of Health and the government to get rid of quackery, we are going to continue, and it will be regularly.”

“The present administration is trying to correct the wrongs perpetrated by some people. Therefore, we appeal to medical practitioners to put their licences in their facilities. “

“Residents are also advised to ask for annual practising licenses collected from the government by health facilities, if they are to go to private clinics or hospitals for treatment”.

“Residents can key into the Oyo State Health Insurance Scheme, it doesn’t cost much and it is safe.”

“There is a normal standard for the opening of hospitals, they can come to the ministry of health for enquiries on this, but we don’t have room for quackery practices in Oyo state”, he added.

The hospital monitoring team found two other private hospitals worthwhile, while the remaining two out of the six health facilities visited during the tour were advised to work on identified issues within the shortest possible time.

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Pharmacy Society Wants Enhanced Support in Tackling Quackery

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By Fasilat Lawal

Agency saddled with regulating pharmaceutical practice need to be adequately improved to clamp down on quackery in the industry.

Immediate past Chairman, Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, Oyo State Chapter, Mr Abiodun Ajibade made the remark in a chat with Radio Nigeria.

Mr Ajibade , who said the call  became necessary due to the high number of quacks in the industry whose activities could endanger lives , enjoined people to avoid patronizing unlicensed drugs outlets especially hawkers.
Mr Ajibade pointed out factors militating against the profession to include high exchange rate resulting to high cost of drugs , brain drain and under funding of health sector

Speaking on this year’s theme Pharmacist Strengthening Health Systems, Mr Ajibade said pharmaceutical industry constitutes a unique part of the health sector, and therefore urged government to give pharmacists necessary support to grow in order to enhance and expand the health sector.

Some residents of Ibadan, who acknowledged the role pharmacists play in health care,  advocated greater support for stakeholders in the industry.

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