Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt
The Rivers State Ministry of Health says it has sealed six medical facilities in the state managed by non-professionals and also used for alleged child trafficking.
Speaking with journalists in Port Harcourt, alongside his Anti-quackery committee members, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Vincent Wachukwu said seven persons were arrested during investigation and visits to the facilities.
Wachukwu said the exercise is a continuation of the anti-quackery mandate of the Rivers State Ministry of Health, the state branch of the Nigerian Medical Association, and other healthcare affiliate associations in the fight against quackery across the state.
The permanent secretary explained that in their activities, they are trying to sanitise the health system in Rivers State, revealing that “This fight has been on for the past 2 years and some months and we have made some very significant progress”.
