The Katsina State Government announced on Monday the immediate closure and revocation of the registration and licenses of all private health training institutions operating within the state.
This directive comes in response to recent findings by the State Ministry of Health regarding numerous unregistered private health training institutions that have raised serious concerns due to their questionable operational standards.
Umar Mammada, Special Adviser to the Governor on Health Institutions, addressed a press conference at the Katsina State Secretariat Complex, revealing that many of these institutions fail to meet the legal requirements to operate as private health training entities, thereby posing significant risks to public health.
He stated that the closure will remain in effect until a comprehensive re-evaluation and fresh registration process can be conducted to ensure compliance with the stringent health standards necessary for operation.
Mammada called on institution proprietors to visit the State Ministry of Health with all required documentation from Thursday, October 24, to Friday, October 25, 2024, for verification and a meeting with a special committee chaired by the Honorable Special Adviser to the Governor on Health Institutions.
“Over the past few years, we have seen a significant increase in private health training institutions, many of which are unregistered or operating under subpar standards. While we recognize the essential role that private healthcare plays in our health ecosystem, it is vital to ensure the highest quality and safety for all citizens,” he emphasized.
He further noted, “All health institutions must comply with the laws governing the establishment of Private Health Training Institutions in the state. We aim to implement a more standardized and rigorous regulatory framework for both existing and prospective institutions.”
Mammada urged operators, employees, and citizens of Katsina State to view this measure as necessary for system sanitization. He assured that during the closure period, efforts will continue to establish a transparent and efficient mechanism for re-validation and fresh registrations that guarantees compliance with health standards.