A fake doctor who allegedly performed an illegal abortion of a six-month pregnancy in Akute, Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State has been arrested.
The crime was uncovered by a supervisory team of the State Ministry of Health in collaboration with the Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) while monitoring the level of compliance of the re-validation and registration exercise of health facilities in the State.
Chairman of NANNM, Roseline Solarin who disclosed this during an interview added that the fake doctor was also discovered to have organised a graduation ceremony for a fake nurse.
She, however reiterated the readiness of the professional body to lead the fight against quackery in the health sector.