The Kaduna State Government has shut down 20 unlicensed Colleges of Health Sciences and private hospitals across the state.
The Commissioner for Health, Umma Kaltum-Ahmed, said the action, carried out on Friday, was part of sustained efforts to enforce compliance with regulatory standards among private healthcare institutions.
She noted that the clampdown was intended to ensure proper training of health professionals and safeguard the wellbeing of the public.
The affected institutions are located in Chikun, Igabi, Kaduna North, and Kaduna South local government areas.
Kaltum-Ahmed added that the action enforced guidelines for private health institutions and prevented unaccredited facilities from misleading the public under the guise of healthcare training.
She stressed that the exercise was necessary to stop the illegal production of unqualified health workers, which posed a serious risk to public safety.
The commissioner urged the public to seek admission only in duly approved and accredited institutions to avoid wasting time and resources on unrecognised certificates.
She commended Governor Uba Sani for his leadership and support in repositioning the health sector to meet required standards and ensure quality healthcare delivery in Kaduna State.
