Lagos Gov’t Revokes Licenses of Traditional Birth Attendants

The Lagos State Traditional Medicine Board, on Friday, recalled the licenses of Traditional Birth Attendants in the State who were recently certified and awaiting the General Hospital Immersion Programme.

The Board’s Registrar, Prince Babatunde Adele disclosed during a meeting held with stakeholders to communicate recent key decisions that have been taken, including a temporary suspension of all TBA training programmes pending further directives.

He said, “The General Hospital Immersion programme will now be conducted exclusively at flagship Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs), Therefore licenses will be recalled, contingent upon the completion of the Immersion programme”

Prince Adele, who was represented by the Director, Research Training and Development at the Board, Mr. Hakeem Bello, noted that the measure underscores the state’s commitment to enhancing the quality of care provided by TBAs,

He also made it known that the Board will now mandate a four-year compulsory training programme at approved centres for all prospective TBAs before being licensed.

While directing affected practitioners to suspend practice immediately and transfer current patients to appropriate healthcare facilities until the process is concluded, he, however, stressed that the said directives do not affect already licensed practitioners.

The Registrar further stated that the affected practitioners have been given a two-week grace period to submit their licenses and assured them of the Board’s full support throughout the restructuring process.

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