The Cross River State Taskforce on Quackery and Related Offences has sealed Safe Hands Maternity, a private healthcare facility located on Iyata Street in Calabar, following the death of a patient.
The action was reportedly taken after complaints and allegations surrounding the circumstances that led to the patient's death at the facility. Officials said the closure forms part of ongoing efforts to investigate the incident and determine whether the hospital complied with required medical and operational standards.
Members of the taskforce who visited the facility ordered its immediate closure pending the outcome of investigations. Authorities are expected to examine the hospital's licensing status, medical procedures, and the events leading up to the patient's death.
The incident has generated concern among residents, with many calling for a thorough probe and greater oversight of private healthcare facilities across the state.
Health officials have assured the public that the investigation will be conducted transparently and that appropriate action will be taken based on the findings.
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