The authorities later sealed the facility.

It was discovered that a medical institution in Komkom, Oyigbo, Rivers State, run by a Nigerian and two foreigners, was recycling needles and syringes.

The authorities later sealed the facility.

At a press conference, State Commissioner for Health Dr. Adarze Oreh made this announcement and mentioned that the facility was one of six medical facilities that the state’s Anti-Quackery Committee—which was founded by the Ministry of Health in April—has recently closed.

Oreh pointed out that the administration is continuing to fight against unauthorised medical institutions in the state as part of this operation.

An unregistered clinic in Ogale, Eleme, where the owner conducted an instructional program for unlicensed practitioners and offered medical services without appropriate supervision, was one of the other establishments shut down.

The operator did not meet the requirements for a full medical licence and did not possess the requisite qualifications.

Furthermore, a retired nurse with a PhD ran a centre in Aleto, Eleme.

She held a degree, but she lacked the legal authorisation to manage a medical facility and carry out educational programs.

Concerns regarding quackery in the state were increased when it was discovered that another unlicensed practitioner was running a clinic in the same region.

The commissioner bemoaned the fact that the illegal establishments not only taught others risky habits but also offered subpar healthcare services. She brought out the fact that a growing number of the sealed medical institutions are moving out into the suburbs of the state capital.

Oreh warned that the state will not stand for quack medicine and asked owners of such businesses to obtain the appropriate accreditation.

She informed the populace that the state’s contributory health insurance program, which was introduced in January, is currently up and running and offers residents access to reasonably priced and high-quality medical care.