Tag: HEFAMAA
HEFAMAA takes health campaign to Mushin, targets unlicensed facilities
She explained that all registered facilities display the HEFAMAA logo and registration certificate, as well as a QR code that…
HEFAMAA to Patients: Demand respect, know your rights at hospitals
Idowu further explained that government facilities exist primarily to serve the public, emphasising that health workers are employed to meet…
World Patient Safety Day: Lagos ramps up efforts to protect Newborns, Children
Lagos, she said, remains determined to close these gaps by reinforcing regulatory oversight and expanding safe healthcare access.
Lagos shuts 32 illegal health facilities, warns hospitals against Auxiliary Nurses
“A hospital must be run by qualified doctors and nurses. We do not allow one doctor to handle everything from…
HEFAMAA, Lagos Monarch urge residents to report illegal Clinics, patronise registered facilities
She stressed that HEFAMAA’s duties cover registration, routine monitoring, and compliance enforcement in health facilities across Lagos State.
Lagos shuts 30 quack health facilities, warns residents against patronising unregistered facilities
Idowu urged residents to be vigilant when choosing healthcare centres, emphasising that every accredited facility displays HEFAMAA’s signage and certificate…
Lagos charges residents to patronise only accredited Health facilities
According to her, the system also allows for immediate feedback. “If you have any comments or complaints, you can interact…
Lagos pushes for strategic partnerships to improve healthcare quality
Speaking at the forum, Dr. Kemi Ogunyemi, the Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Health, stressed the pivotal…
HEFAMAA declares war on quackery with launch of new QR Code System
Idowu outlined the data accessible through the QR codes to include: Facility Name, Address, Phone Number, Registration Number, Facility Category,…
HEFAMAA shuts 100 health facilities for quackery, steps up enforcement in Badagry
She said, “We have shut down not less than 100 facilities this year for failing to meet required standards. Given…
Lagos charges practitioners in aesthetics medicine, cosmetology to uphold highest standard
Idowu stated that the beauty and wellness industry had seen tremendous growth over the past decade, stressing that with this…
Lagos vows to fight quackery in health sector, jaw-jaw with stakeholders
Ogunyemi said the government could not afford to overlook or underestimate the detrimental impact of unqualified individuals practicing medicine without…
Lagos begins review of standards for Acute Care Hospitals for international recognition
In light of this, stakeholders in the health sector gathered at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) in…
Stakeholders in health sector must take concrete steps to ensure patients safety – HEFAMAA
Idowu reeled out statistics on patients safety, saying that about one to three trillion dollars is lost annually and 2.6m…
Lagos declares war on quackery, shuts 40 health facilities in six months
Idowu stated that majority of the health facilities were shut because they were unregistered, adding that aside the facilities that…