In a sweeping crackdown on unlicensed healthcare operations, Ghana’s Health Facilities Regulatory Agency (HeFRA) on Tuesday shut down the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) Clinic along with nine other facilities in the Ashanti Region.
The closures, which come as part of an aggressive enforcement campaign that began Monday, October 13, are aimed at halting the operation of clinics and health centers functioning without proper documentation or valid licenses — a clear breach of regulatory standards.
According to HeFRA officials, the KMA Clinic had been operating for several years without a license. "It's unacceptable that institutions entrusted with people’s health are cutting corners," one enforcement officer told local media. "This is about patient safety."
So far, 18 health facilities across the region have been closed since the campaign kicked off earlier this week.
The move underscores HeFRA’s commitment to holding healthcare providers accountable and ensuring that medical services in the country meet basic legal and safety requirements. More shutdowns are expected in the coming days as inspections continue.
