Pcn seals 231 illegal facilities in nasarawa state

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PCN Seals 231 Illegal Facilities in Nasarawa State

The Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN) has sealed 231 illegal pharmaceutical facilities in Nasarawa State, as part of its efforts to rid the country of quackery and ensure the safety of patients.

The sealed facilities, which include pharmacies, patent medicine stores, and other healthcare establishments, were found to be operating without valid licenses or registration with the PCN.

According to a statement issued by the PCN, the facilities were sealed during a recent enforcement exercise carried out in the state. The exercise was conducted in collaboration with the Nasarawa State Ministry of Health and other relevant stakeholders.

The PCN said that the sealed facilities were found to be operating in violation of the laws and regulations governing the practice of pharmacy in Nigeria. The council warned that any facility found to be operating illegally would be sealed and its operators prosecuted.

The PCN also urged patients to be cautious when seeking healthcare services from any facility, and to ensure that the facility is registered and licensed by the council before patronizing it.

The council's Director of Inspection and Monitoring, Mr. Ahmed Mohammed, said that the exercise was part of the council's efforts to ensure that only qualified and licensed pharmacists and healthcare professionals operate in the country.

"We will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that only qualified and licensed healthcare professionals operate in Nigeria," Mohammed said. "We urge patients to be vigilant and to report any facility that is operating illegally to the council."

The PCN has also called on the Nasarawa State government to provide adequate support to the council in its efforts to rid the state of quackery and ensure the safety of patients.

The council's efforts to seal illegal facilities are part of its broader efforts to improve the quality of healthcare services in Nigeria and to ensure that patients receive safe and effective treatment.