By Kingsley Agim
The Cross River State Government has intensified its crackdown on illegal and substandard health facilities, issuing a firm directive to erring clinics following a comprehensive inspection across the Central Senatorial District.
The enforcement action followed a recent assessment carried out by the Department of Medical and Dental Services of the Ministry of Health, with the approval of the Commissioner for Health, Dr Henry Egbe Ayuk.
The inspection, led by the Director of Medical and Dental Services, Dr Stephen Agbor, covered Yakurr, Obubra, and Ikom Local Government Areas, where 19 public and private health facilities were evaluated for compliance with established standards.
According to the report, several facilities were found wanting in critical areas, including inadequate qualified manpower, poor sanitation, and unsafe medical waste disposal practices.
The team also discovered that some facilities were operating without proper registration or approval from the Ministry, while others were staffed by
