The Kaduna State Government, on Friday, sealed 20 illegal Colleges of Health Sciences and private hospitals across four local government areas.
The Commissioner for Health, Umma Kaltum-Ahmed, said the exercise is part of ongoing efforts to ensure private health institutions complied with established rules and regulations.
She explained that the move aims to guarantee effective training of healthcare workers and protect public health.
The affected institutions are located in Chikun, Igabi, Kaduna North, and Kaduna South local government areas.
Kaltum-Ahmed added that the action enforced guidelines for private health institutions and prevented unaccredited facilities from misleading the public under the guise of healthcare training.
She stressed that the exercise became necessary to stop the illegal production of unqualified health workers, which poses serious risks to public safety.
The commissioner urged the public to seek admission only in duly approved and accredited institutions to avoid wasting time and resources on unrecognised certificates.
She commended Governor Uba Sani for his leadership and support in repositioning the health sector to meet required standards and ensure quality healthcare delivery.