Lagos State Government Opens HEFAMAA Office in Ajah

The Lagos State Government has issued a warning to residents about the dangers of patronizing unregistered hospitals and clinics, highlighting the serious health risks associated with unregulated healthcare facilities. This warning was announced alongside the opening of an annex office of the Health Facilities Monitoring and Accreditation Agency (HEFAMAA) in Ajah, aimed at improving the monitoring of healthcare facilities and addressing medical quackery.

Dr Victoria Egunjobi, the Executive Secretary of HEFAMAA, represented by Dr Olayinka Daniel, the Director of Monitoring and Inspection, urged residents to seek treatment only at government-approved and registered healthcare facilities. Residents were advised to verify the registration and accreditation status of hospitals before seeking medical attention and to report any suspected unregistered facilities.

The outreach program also educated residents on their rights as healthcare consumers and the importance of community involvement in preventing medical quackery. The new Ajah annex is intended to facilitate easier access to regulatory services and enhance compliance monitoring in the area.