HEFAMAA Promises Improved Sevice Delivery As it Moves to a New Office.

 The Health Facilities Monitoring and Accreditation Agency, HEFAMAA has moved to a new office located at Plot 6, Alhaja Ashabi Cole Street, TISCO Plaza, CBD, Alausa, Ikeja. 

 

The Executive Secretary of the Agency, Dr. Abiola Idowu who disclosed this in her office recently explained that the move will enhance staff productivity and quality of services to the citizenry.

She noted that the new office offers more space and visibility which according to her will allow the team to work efficiently adding, “We look at this new location as the start of another chapter in our history. I hope the office will boost our visibility and increase productivity,”

She explained that the move is long overdue as according to her, the agency has been in need of adequate space to accommodate its staff and other paraphernalia of office.

‘’We are excited about our new office located in a prime area. It is spacious, comfortable and welcoming,” she stated.

While explaining that the Agency has since inception been operating in the Ministry of health which is about three miles away from the new office, Idowu noted that a number of achievements were recorded while there.

 She however hopes that the new office will offer the Agency opportunities to record more feats.

She expressed gratitude and appreciation to the Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwoolu for graciously approving the movement, “this is a confirmation that Mr. Governor is passionate about the health and wellbeing of the citizenry,” she emphasized.

 In the same vein, Idowu commended Professor Akin Abayomi, State’s Commissioner for Health and the entire leadership of the Ministry for their unwavering support of the Agency’s programmes and activities.

She reinstated the commitment of the Agency to continue delivering on its mandate of registering, inspecting and monitoring all health facilities across the State in an effort to achieve the vision of the present administration in improving the quality of healthcare delivery in the State.

While regretting the inconveniences clients and members of the public may encounter as a result of the movement, the Executive Secretary assured that the Agency will strive to satisfy them while also imploring them to be vigilant and report operators of health facilities engaging in unprofessional conducts.

 She however stated that all other official correspondence of the agency remains the same.

 

 

Lagos Shuts 30 Health Facilities for Non-Compliance with Regulatory Standards

No fewer than 30 health facilities across the State were sealed in the months of July and August by the Health Facilities Monitoring and Accreditation Agencies, HEFAMAA for non-compliance with regulatory standards. 

The Executive Secretary of the Agency, Dr. Abiola Idowu who disclosed this today, in her office at the Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja, explained that the facilities were shut down for infractions ranging from quackery, operating beyond schedule, lack of qualified medical personnel to non-registration of facilities and lack of basic equipment.

Idowu, however, stated that 5 facilities were reopened in the month of July having complied with the set standards. She explained further that facilities sealed can be reopened after all standards and instructions have been effected and approval for reopening granted by the Honourable Commissioner.

She affirmed that the Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration is committed to battling quackery and putting a halt to the ugly trend of having unqualified personnel work in health facilities adding that the Agency will continue to insist that the environment for the delivery of medical care should be suitable for the promotion and maintenance of good health. She therefore urged all health facility operators to abide strictly by the standards to avoid being sanctioned.

“The State Government will not tolerate any form of illegal health practices in the State because such acts could jeopardize people’s health and safety,” she warned.

She urged the public to continue cooperating and supporting the State government in its fight against quackery and illegal operation of facilities by reporting those behind such acts to the Agency to safeguard the health and well-being of the citizenry.

She further advised the populace to be cautious and desist from patronizing any health care provider without its logo or proof of registration as well as report any suspicious health care facility to the Agency.

Advising owners and operators of health facilities in the State, the Executive Secretary tasked them to ensure they complete their registration with the Agency, collect the official logo and display it at a visible position in their facilities where members of the public can see.

Hefamaa Urges Healthcare Facilities To Renew Annual Registration

Dr. Abiola Idowu, Executive Secretary, Health Facility Monitoring and Accreditation Agency, HEFAMAA.

The Executive Secretary, Health Facility Monitoring and Accreditation Agency, HEFAMAA, Dr. Abiola Idowu has urged health facilities yet to complete the renewal of their online registration with the Agency to do so in order to avoid being sanctioned.

Idowu, who gave the advice on Wednesday at the Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja disclosed that the Agency, at its Board meeting in March 2020 decided to shift the deadline for the online renewal of registration from the initial date of 31^st, March 2020 to 31^st July 2020 as well as put on hold the increment in the registration renewal fee due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the resultant economic impact on business owners.

She explained that all healthcare facilities in the State are required by law to register with the Agency and renew their registration annually, adding that any facility that fails to renew its license within the stipulated period is operating illegally and will be sanctioned accordingly.

“If a facility does not renew its registration within the stipulated period, it means it is operating illegally and will be sanctioned,” she stated.

The Executive Secretary hinted that the e-platform created by the State government is aimed at helping facility owners to renew their licenses online to reduce physical contact during the Coronavirus pandemic.

She, therefore, enjoined owners of such facilities across the State to take advantage of the HEFAMAA e-portal to complete their registration renewal online and keep abreast of the programmes and activities of the Agency.

“Owners and operators of health facilities in the State are to ensure they complete their registration with HEFAMAA, collect the agency’s logo and display them at a position in their facilities where members of the public can see them,” she advised.

She assured that the Agency will leave no stone unturned in ensuring that operators of health facilities in the State and the public at large are in possession of the right information to achieve the vision of the present administration in delivering quality healthcare services.

Frequently Asked Questions for HEFAMAA

The Executive Secretary, Health Facility Monitoring and Accreditation Agency, HEFAMAA, Dr. Abiola Idowu has said that the Agency will leave no stone unturned in ensuring that operators of health facilities in the State and the public are in possession of the right information to achieve the vision of Mr. Governor, Mr. Babajide Olushola Sanwo-Olu in delivering quality healthcare to Lagosians.

Idowu, who made the statement in her office at the Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja on Friday stressed that the Frequently Asked Questions session developed to address the complaints and questions by some operators will go a long way in educating the public about the functions and activities of the Agency adding that "It will also serve the purpose of informing prospective operators on the requirements to register a health facility in the State."

Lagos State Health Scheme is Mandatory for Residents- Jide Idris

Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Jide Idris (Right) discussing the Lagos State Health Scheme on Radio One-103.5 recently

(L-R) Dr. Jide Idris; Mrs. Hrriet Edumoh, State Programme Coordinator, USAID Health Finance and Governance Project; Prince Adeyinka Amosu, Director,  Lagos Operation, FRCN.

Highlights of the Interview:

• The scheme was passed into law in 2015

• It is mandatory for all residents of the State

• LASRRA card is a pre-requisite for registration

• A family of six pays N40,000.00 per month

• Entry point is Primary Health Care level

• Enrollee has the option to choose health facility of choice: Private or Public