The Enugu State Ministry of Health has arrested a fake doctor and sealed an illegal hospital in Obollo-Etiti, Udenu Local Government Area, for operating without a licence and endangering patients’ lives.
According to a statement released to newsmen on Sunday, by the ministry’s Public Officer, Mrs. Ugodu Avemaria, disclosed that the operation was coordinated by the Commissioner for Health, Prof. George Ugwu. The enforcement team uncovered disturbing evidence showing that the facility was unhygienic, unfit for medical practice, and operating in complete violation of health regulations.
The statement identified the fake doctor as Mr. Kenneth Mamah and his hospital, named St. Joseph Memorial Hospital, Ada-ulo Obollo-Etiti Community.
“The enforcement team, acting on credible intelligence and complaints from concerned residents, stormed the facility recently, where they discovered that the owner has been conducting surgical procedures in his consulting room and other medical practices in an environment grossly unfit for any form of operative care.
“The self-proclaimed doctor had no medical licence, no professional training, and no authorisation from the state ministry of health.
“Despite this, he routinely performed surgical operations, endangering the lives of residents who unsuspectingly sought care,” Avemaria said.