Zamfara warns health workers against absenteeism, threatens sanctions on erring private hospitals
The Zamfara State Government has warned health workers against absenteeism and threatened to shut down private health facilities that fail to meet approved operational standards. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Nafisa Muhammad Maradun, issued the warning during an inspection tour of health facilities across the state, saying the government would not tolerate any form of […]
The Zamfara State Government has warned health workers against absenteeism and threatened to shut down private health facilities that fail to meet approved operational standards.
The Commissioner for Health, Dr Nafisa Muhammad Maradun, issued the warning during an inspection tour of health facilities across the state, saying the government would not tolerate any form of negligence capable of undermining healthcare service delivery.
She said disciplinary measures would be taken against health personnel found absent from their duty posts, stressing that the administration remained committed to improving access to quality healthcare.
During the visit, the commissioner expressed dissatisfaction with the sanitary condition of General Hospital, Gusau, and directed the cleaning contractor handling the facility to improve hygiene standards immediately.
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She warned that the government would not hesitate to engage another service provider if the company failed to meet expectations.
Maradun, however, commended healthcare workers in the facilities visited for their dedication and commitment to service delivery.
The inspection covered Gamji Nursing Home in Sabon Fage, Dankura Nursing Home in Kantin Sauki, Garewa Nursing Home in Gadar Baga and Jauri Primary Healthcare Centre in Gusau.
She also cautioned operators of private health facilities to comply with established healthcare regulations, warning that any facility found operating below required standards could face closure.
The commissioner was accompanied on the tour by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, Alhaji Rilwanu Musa Zurmi; Executive Secretary of the Hospital Services Management Board, Alhaji Mustapha Mafara; Executive Secretary of the Primary Healthcare Board, Dr Husaini Yakubu Anka; Director of Inspectorate Services, Dr Bello Liman, and representatives of the World Health Organisation (WHO).