Lawmakers in Bauchi State have raised the alarm over substandard private health training institutions, calling the trend a potential public health crisis.
The concern was raised during plenary by the Chairman of the House Committee on Health and representative of Sade Constituency, Lawal Dauda. He highlighted the proliferation of private health schools operating without proper approval from regulatory bodies, including the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), the Community Health Practitioners Registration Board of Nigeria, and the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria.
“These schools are often poorly located, lack qualified instructors, and operate with insufficient facilities such as laboratories, libraries and hostels.
“Graduates from these institutions may be unprepared to deliver safe and effective healthcare, creating a serious risk to public health”, Dauda said.
He also blamed weak regulatory enforcement and accused some proprietors of putting profit above patient safety. Dauda noted that the Bauchi State government shares the concern, warning that allowing these institutions to operate unchecked endangers lives.
The lawmaker urged immediate legislative intervention to tighten oversight, enforce compliance, and safeguard residents from unqualified health workers. The House plans to coordinate with relevant authorities to ensure the health training sector meets proper standards.
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