The Anambra State Government in collaboration with security operatives today raided a “baby factory” at Umunya in Oyi Local Government Area of the state and rescued six pregnant teenagers from the facility.
The state Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike, told journalists after the raid that the “baby factory” where the babies were being sold had the name, ‘Mother and Child Hospital and Maternity located on a road along the Tansian University, Umunya.
Obidike said the state’s Health Facility, Accreditation and Monitoring Unit arrived at the facility for its routine inspection when it made the discovery.
He added that the medical attendants working in the facility locked up the place and ran away after they requested to see the doctor on duty to find out why the facility was not registered with the state government.
He urged residents to report any illegal activities, malpractices or concerns related to healthcare services in the state.
He reaffirmed the commitment of the governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo’s administration to stamp out fake and quack hospitals across the state.
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