Rivers State Government Takes Stand Against Quackery, Revokes Health Facility License

By Katherine Abayomi

The Rivers State Anti-Quackery Committee, led by Dr Vincent Wachukwu on Monday 12th May,2025 revoked registration of Standard Maternity Clinic over quackery and poor hygiene.
The health facility was equally sealed by the Rivers State Government.

Dr.Hope Avundaa, in a statement onbehalf of Rivers State Interprofessional Anti-Quackery committee disclosed that the committee paid an unscheduled visit to STANDARD MATERNITY CLINIC, No. 2 captain Amangala Street, Borokiri.

“The investigative visit was in response to media report of the death of Mrs Victoria Paris, who died after a caeserian section in the facility.

“The Facility is a 3 bedroom apartment converted into a 6 bed maternity run by Mrs Comfort Etuk.
The facility is registered for maternity services.

“Inspection of the facility showed the following:

1. No licensed medical personnel (Nurses ) on ground; run by auxillary nurses.
2. Staff practice beyond scope of registration, carrying out surgeries in a poorly equipped facility.
3. No standard sterilizing Unit or IPC standards.

“The Director of Medical Services, Dr Vincent Wachukwu revoked registration of the facility and subsequently ordered the immediate closure and sealing off the facility” Dr Avundaa said.

Meanwhile all health workers including doctors affiliated with the practice have been summoned to MDCN panel.

The Chairman of Nigeria Medical Association,NMA Rivers state,Dr Diamond Tamunokuro expressed displeasure at the condescending practice of Medical doctors affiliated with and operating in maternities and substandard facility.

The committee further stated that the exercise is a continuation of the anti-quackery mandate of the Rivers State Ministry of Health and the Nigerian Medical Association, Rivers State and other Healthcare Affiliate Associations in the State.