Following the adverse drug reactions among unsuspecting recipients in a free medical exercise in Abiriba Community in Ohafia LGA of Abia State, the Government has banned all intended medical missions without official approval from the Ministry of Health.
The Ministry of Health in a statement said its attention has been drawn to unauthorized delivery of healthcare services and distribution of drugs to the public by uncertified persons under the guise of free medical mission in Abiriba, Ohafia Local Government Area.
The statement makes it clear that those conducting the medical outreach did not seek or obtain approval from the Abia State Ministry of Health.
According to it, preliminary reports indicate that medications distributed during this outreach may have caused adverse drug reactions among unsuspecting recipients.
It further reveals that Identified victims of these untoward medical events are currently receiving medical attention at designated public health facilities within the state.
The statement adds that dedicated healthcare personnel are working assiduously to stabilize and treat affected people while expressing concern over the dire consequences and high risk posed by unauthorized healthcare activities.
It therefore states that henceforth medical missions without authorization from the office of the Commissioner for Health Abia State are unlawful adding that those who conduct such illegal activities that put the Health of Abia citizens and residents in jeopardy shall be made to face the full wrath of the law.
