The Chief Executive Officer of Health Facilities Regulatory Agency (HeFRA), Dr Winfred Baah, has announced that the agency has shut down 17 health facilities across Ghana.
The 17 health facilities have been shut down for operating without valid licences or under unsafe conditions that pose risks to public health.
According to HeFRA, the move is part of a nationwide inspection intended to identify and sanction facilities operating without proper authorisation or documentation.
HeFRA highlighted that operating outside the regulatory framework endangers lives.
Speaking at a media briefing, Dr Winfred Baah stated, “Some of these facilities have been particularly defiant. They’ve ignored administrative fines and failed to renew their licences. Once a facility becomes unlicensed, we cannot vouch for the competence of its staff or the safety of the equipment being used”.
“When that happens, we must step in to protect the public. HeFRA is currently restructuring to strengthen our ability to regulate health facilities effectively,” he added.
Dr Winfred Baah added that the agency is committed to upholding quality healthcare standards.
HeFRA urged all health facility operators to adhere strictly to licensing and operational requirements.
In related news, a 48-year-old man has been arrested for operating a clinic from his home for over 12 years without a medical licence.
The 48-year-old man has been identified as Hanson Osei.
He was arrested for operating a clinic in his chamber and hall for over 12 years without a medical licence.
Reports suggest that during police interrogation, he boldly admitted to treating people without any training from a recognised medical school.
The news was shared by Ghana Chronicles on X, which reads, “A 48-year-old man, Hanson Osei, has been arrested for operating a “clinic” in his chamber and hall room for over 12 years without a medical licence.
During police interrogation, he boldly admitted to treating people without any training from a recognised medical school”.
In related news, the Medical and Dental Council of Ghana (MDC) has revealed quackery as a major challenge affecting medical practice in Ghana.
The MDC revealed that between 2024 and the third quarter of 2025, four individuals have been arrested for unlicensed medical practice.
Also, several others remain under investigation, with prosecution pending.
The Medical and Dental Council of Ghana also raised concerns about forged qualifications by individuals attempting to gain clearance to practice in Ghana.
According to the MDC, they are working with the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) to introduce a name tag and stamp policy by 2026 for all health practitioners.