The Health Facilities Regulatory Agency (HeFRA) has commenced investigations into allegations that some nurses in the Upper East Region are providing medical treatment to patients in their homes without authorisation.

According to a gbcghanaonline.com report, the investigation follows concerns over the growing practice of unlicensed home-based medical care, which HeFRA says poses serious risks to public health and safety.

During a visit to Ayamfooya Hospital and from engagements with stakeholders in the Nabdam District, HeFRA strongly condemned the alleged actions, describing them as illegal and a clear violation of Ghana’s health regulatory framework.

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The agency stressed that no individual or group is permitted to operate a health service or provide clinical care outside an approved and licensed facility.

“No individual or group is permitted to operate a health service or provide clinical care outside an approved and licensed facility,” the report said.

According to HeFRA, preliminary assessments indicate that the alleged services were conducted without the required certification, supervision, or adherence to standard treatment protocols.

The agency warned that such practices expose patients to risks including misdiagnosis, unsafe treatment, and preventable complications.

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The regional HeFRA team, led by Josbert Zure, said ongoing investigations would identify those involved and determine appropriate sanctions.

Possible actions include issuing warnings, shutting down illegal operations, and referring offenders to relevant professional regulatory bodies for further disciplinary measures.

HeFRA also urged the public to remain vigilant and to seek medical care only from licensed health facilities.

Residents have been encouraged to report suspected illegal health practices to the agency or other relevant authorities.

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