•Dikko Umar Radda
Katsina State governor, Dikko Umar Radda, has directed the immediate closure and revocation of registration and licenses of all private health training institutions operating in the state.
This directive issued today followed the recent findings by the State Ministry of Health about the operations of numerous unregistered private health training institutions, many of which operate under questionable standards in the state that have raised serious concerns.
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Health Institutions, Umar Mammada, while addressing a press conference at the Katsina State Secretariat Complex, revealed that some of these institutions do not meet the necessary requirements to operate as private health training institutions in the state as provided by the law, posing significant risks to the public.
He explained that this decision will remain in effect until a thorough re-evaluation and fresh registration process is undertaken, ensuring that every institution meets the stringent health standards required to operate.
He called on proprietors to come to the State Ministry of Health with all necessary documents from Thursday 24 – Friday 25, 2024 for verification and fresh registration meeting with a special committee, chaired by the Hon S.A to H.E on Health Institutions.
“Over the past few years, we have witnessed a significant proliferation of private health training institutions, many of which are unregistered or operating under questionable standards.
“While we acknowledge the crucial role that private health care plays in our health ecosystem, it is imperative that we ensure the utmost quality and safety for all citizens.
“It is imperative that all health institutions comply with the laws and regulations that govern the establishment of Private Health Training Institutions in the state.
“We want to take this opportunity to implement a more standardized and rigorous regulatory framework for both existing and prospective private health training institutions.
“I urge all private health training institution operators, employees, and the citizens of Katsina State to view this as a necessary measure to sanitize the system.
“During this period of closure, we will continue to work diligently to ensure a transparent and efficient mechanism for re-validation and fresh registrations that will guarantee compliance with standards”, Mammada noted.
