Tag: HEFAMAA
HEFAMAA warns herbal practitioners against mixing Orthodox Drugs with Traditional Remedies
Idowu stressed that the agency’s role is not primarily punitive but focused on education and guidance to help practitioners operate…
HEFAMAA intensifies campaign against unregistered health facilities
She explained that HEFAMAA has been moving across local government areas in Lagos State to sensitise healthcare providers and residents…
HEFAMAA expands crackdown on illegal facilities, warns residents against unlicensed operators
The Permanent Secretary also cautioned residents against seeking treatment from unlicensed private nurses operating from homes or informal settings, warning…
Lagos reaffirms Zero Tolerance for Quackery, strengthens Healthcare Oversight
“That is why we are organising this town hall meeting to engage directly with them and keep them informed about…
HEFAMAA warns Ikorodu Residents against patronising unregistered Health Facilities
According to her, the agency will not hesitate to sanction defaulters in order to safeguard lives and ensure quality healthcare…
HEFAMAA moves to tighten Compliance as Franchise Operators undergo Training
She explained that equal importance is attached to the quality and accuracy of regulatory instruments submitted by operators, including closure…
HEFAMAA takes campaign to Agege, move to flush out unregistered health facilities
Idowu stressed that healthcare should only be accessed in facilities with trained professionals, standard equipment and a clean, safe environment.
Lagos warns hospitals not to deny insured patients access to essential drugs
Idowu added that patients who are denied covered medications can scan the code to report the incident in real time,…
HEFAMAA charges Lagos residents to expose quack health facilities
Olonire revealed that the agency had received feedback from the Amuwo Odofin community about the difficulty of accessing safe and…
HEFAMAA moves to bridge gap between health regulators, Lagos communities
Additionally, the Permanent Secretary said QR codes are now affixed to these facilities, allowing patients to easily verify their registration…
Auxiliary nurses, toxic ‘Agbo’ threaten lives, HEFAMAA Cautions Lagosians
She also cautioned residents against the indiscriminate use of Agbo, warning that most herbal mixtures sold by street vendors are…
HEFAMAA shuts 43 Health Facilities violating Lagos safety standards
“Between the first and third quarters of this year, we have shut down or sealed about 43 health facilities that…
HEFAMAA leads statewide drive to expose fake health facilities
The Permanent Secretary identified quackery as one of the agency’s biggest challenges, noting that illegal practitioners often operate from private…
HEFAMAA urges Lagos residents to unmask illegal health facilities with QR Code
According to Idowu, the sensitisation campaign aims to equip residents with the knowledge to identify legitimate healthcare providers, report illegal…
HEFAMAA intensifies grassroots campaign for safer healthcare in Lagos
She added: “HEFAMAA is responsible for ensuring access to quality healthcare services from registered health facilities. We want people to…