The Katsina State Government has ordered the immediate closure and revocation of registration and licences of all private health training institutions operating in the state.
This is coming amid the recent findings by the Katsina 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.
While addressing a press conference at the Katsina State Secretariat Complex, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Health Institutions, Umar Mammada, revealed that some of the institutions do not meet the requirements to operate as private health training institutions in the state as provided by the law, thereby posing significant risks to the public.
According to him, the decision would 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 urged proprietors to come to the State Ministry of Health with all necessary documents from Thursday, 24th, to Friday, 25th, 2024 for verification and a fresh registration meeting with a special committee chaired by himself
