UER: AHPC Shuts Down Five Unlicensed Health Facilities

Gladys Apuweni

The Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC) has shut down five health facilities operating below the required professional standards in the Bolgatanga Municipality during the second day of its ongoing monitoring and inspection exercise in the Upper East Region.
The exercise, led by the Registrar of the Allied Health Professions Council, Professor Shiraz Isaahaku, forms part of a three day inspection and monitoring exercise aimed at ensuring compliance with professional standards and safeguarding public health.
The facilities affected by the closure are Bio Laboratory Diagnostic Centre, Plebet Laboratory Service, Bio Medi Laboratory, COSMED Laboratory Service, and Roger Scan Diagnostic Ultrasound.

According to Professor Isaahaku, the affected facilities were found to be operating in violation of regulations governing allied health practice. Some health workers within the facilities were also discovered to be practicing without valid licenses or operating medical equipment and machines without the necessary qualifications and authorization.

Speaking during the inspection tour on Friday, June 19, 2026, Professor Isaahaku emphasized that the exercise was not intended to punish practitioners but rather to protect the health and well being of citizens.
He explained that unqualified personnel and unregulated facilities pose serious risks to public health, as incorrect diagnoses can result in inappropriate treatment and medication, leading to further health complications for patients.
“This monitoring exercise is for the betterment of our citizens. Some of these facilities and practitioners provide wrong diagnoses, which can lead to wrong medication and eventually create more health problems for patients,” Professor Isaahaku stated.
The Registrar disclosed that the affected facilities and individuals have been given a maximum period of two weeks to address the identified deficiencies, obtain the necessary licenses and approvals, and comply fully with the standards and regulations of the Council. Failure to do so may attract further sanctions.

The three day inspection exercise, which commenced on June 18 and ends on June 20, 2026, seeks to strengthen regulatory compliance, enhance professional accountability, and ensure that allied health services across the region meet the standards required to deliver safe and quality healthcare to the public.

The Allied Health Professions Council continues to urge healthcare providers to obtain the necessary licenses, maintain professional standards, and adhere to regulatory requirements to ensure the delivery of quality healthcare services throughout the country.
The Council reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the public from unqualified practice and ensuring that healthcare facilities operate within approved professional and ethical standards.