Enugu state Ministry of Health Thursday sealed no fewer than four private hospitals in Enugu North local government area of the state.
The public relations officer of the ministry, Mrs Chidiogo Ugodu, in a statement made available to the media said the hospitals were sealed on July 8.
The health facilities were sealed for their failure to obtain license for their services and not meeting necessary regulatory requirements.
The statement said the ministry has intensified its monitoring and supervision of private health facilities across the state as part of efforts to ensure quality healthcare delivery and compliance with regulatory standards.
It said that the renewed exercise was initiated by the Commissioner for Health, Prof. George Ugwu.
The statement added that the director of Medical Services, Dr Chinyere Ezeudu, led a team of senior directors from the ministry on an unscheduled inspection visit to health facilities in Enugu North local government area.
“The monitoring exercise was aimed at ensuring that all private hospitals and healthcare providers operating in the state comply with statutory requirements.
“These statutory requirements include: the renewal of operating licences and proper registration of facilities that are yet to be captured by the regulatory authorities,” it said.