The era of quackery in Anambra State’s healthcare system, particularly in the private sector, is poised to come to an abrupt end with the passage of a bill to establish the Health Facilities Monitoring and Accreditation Agency.
This bill was passed during a plenary session at the Anambra State House of Assembly, after the bill underwent thorough consideration in the Committee of the Whole.
House of Assembly Correspondent Emmanuel Chigbata reports that the bill was passed into law following a motion by the Deputy Majority Leader, Hon. Jude Akpua, representing Njikoka II constituency, for its third reading, and was seconded by the Minority Leader, Honourable Johnbosco Akaegbobi, representing Nnewi South I constituency.
The Speaker of the Assembly, Right Honourable Somtochukwu Udeze, announced that the law would take effect immediately when assented to by Governor Chukwuma Soludo.
After the session, the Chairman of the House Committee on Health and member representing Aguata II constituency, Honourable Tony Muobike, underscored the significance of the law in monitoring and accrediting health facilities in the state.
He lamented the poor condition of health sector, particularly among private facilities, and emphasized that the law aimed to establish regulations for hospitals, nursing centers, laboratories, and other medical clinics.
The lawmaker stated that the law’s primary goal is to uphold standards, enhance professionalism, and regulate the registration, administration, and management of health facilities in the State.
Honourable Muobike highlighted that the law established an agency with clearly defined functions to ensure that only licensed professionals, both in the private and public sectors, practice within their respective areas of expertise.
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