The Registrar of the Health Facilities Regulatory Agency (HeFRA), Winfred Korletey Baah, has cautioned that unlicensed health facilities face closure, fines, and possible prosecution as authorities intensify enforcement across the country.
Speaking at the agency’s annual meeting, Dr. Baah said the renewed crackdown is part of efforts to sanitise the health sector and ensure that all facilities comply with regulatory standards to safeguard patient safety.
He stressed that operating without proper licensing is a violation of the law and urged facility operators to regularise their status without delay.
“Facilities operating without the required licences will be dealt with in accordance with the law,” he warned, adding that stronger collaboration between regulators and service providers will be critical to sustaining improvements in healthcare delivery.
The enforcement drive comes against the backdrop of growing concerns over the rise of unregulated health centres in parts of the country, a trend experts say poses serious risks to patients and weakens confidence in the healthcare system.
Also addressing the meeting, Director of HeFRA, Agyeman Badu, emphasised that regulation is not solely about sanctions but about ensuring quality and building trust within the system.
He noted that compliance requires adherence to established standards, proper documentation, and investment in appropriate equipment to meet regulatory benchmarks.
The agency is also urging healthcare providers to renew their licences promptly and operate transparently to enhance accountability across the sector.
HEFRA maintains that strengthening regulation is a shared responsibility, as Ghana continues to prioritise safe, accessible, and high-quality healthcare for its population.
