Prince Woke
The Rivers State Anti-Quackery Committee, led by Dr Vincent Wachukwu, revoked Standard Maternity Clinic’s registration on Monday, May 12th, 2025, due to quackery and poor hygiene. The Rivers State Government equally sealed the health facility.
Dr.Hope Avundaa, in a statement on behalf of Rivers State Interprofessional Anti-Quackery Committee, disclosed that the committee paid an unscheduled visit to STANDARD MATERNITY CLINIC, No. 2 Captain Amangala Street, Borokiri.
“The investigative visit was in response to a media report of the death of Mrs Victoria Paris, who died after a caesarean section in the facility.
“The Facility is a 3-bedroom apartment converted into a 6-bed maternity run by Mrs Comfort Etuk. The facility is registered for maternity services.
“Inspection of the facility showed the following:
- No licensed medical personnel (Nurses ) on the ground; run by auxiliary nurses.
- Staff practice beyond the scope of registration, carrying out surgeries in a poorly equipped facility.
- No standard sterilizing Unit or IPC standards.
“The Director of Medical Services, Dr Vincent Wachukwu, revoked registration of the facility and subsequently ordered the immediate closure and sealing off of the facility”, Dr Avundaa said.
Meanwhile, all health workers, including doctors affiliated with the practice, have been summoned to the MDCN panel.
The Chairman of the Nigeria Medical Association, NMA Rivers state, Dr Diamond Tamunokuro, expressed displeasure at the condescending practice of Medical doctors affiliated with and operating in maternity and substandard facilities.
The committee further stated that the exercise continues the anti-quackery mandate of the Rivers State Ministry of Health and the Nigerian Medical Association, Rivers State and other Healthcare Affiliate Associations in the State.
