In a recent operation, Côte d'Ivoire's Health and Public Hygiene Ministry's Sanitary Police shut down 2 private health establishments, 7 bakeries, and 2 pharmacy warehouses for various infractions. The establishments were found to be operating without proper authorization, with unqualified personnel, and in unsanitary conditions. This move is part of the government's efforts to crack down on health and hygiene infractions.
The first establishment to be shut down was the Centre de Soins La Paix in Yopougon, Banco 2. The centre was found to be operating without authorization from the Ministry of Health and Public Hygiene, had unqualified personnel, and was dispensing medications without proper prescriptions. Additionally, the centre lacked a certificate of conformity to hygiene norms and did not have a system for managing biomedical waste.
Another establishment that was shut down was the Cabinet d'optique "La Retine Optique" in Bingerville. The optometry clinic was found to be operating without authorization from the Ministry of Health and Public Hygiene. The clinic's owners were warned that they would face prosecution if they continued to operate without proper authorization.
Seven bakeries were also shut down for various infractions, including the absence of a certificate of conformity to hygiene norms, poor hygiene in the premises, equipment, and personnel. The bakeries that were shut down included Boulangerie du Bonheur, Boulangerie Teneman, Boulangerie Terra II, Boulangerie Terra, Boulangerie Terra 6, Boulangerie Pain Sucré George, and Boulangerie Grâce. All of these bakeries were found to have unvaccinated personnel.
Two pharmacy warehouses, Dépôt de Pharmacie Kossihouen and Dépôt de Pharmacie Gesco Fourrière, were also shut down for operating without authorization. The owners of these warehouses were found to be in violation of the law on pharmaceutical regulation and the law on the practice of pharmacy.
The promoter of Boulangerie Teneman was taken to court and charged with various infractions. Authorities warned that any attempts to reopen these establishments without proper authorization would result in immediate prosecution. The Ministry of Health and Public Hygiene has vowed to continue its crackdown on health and hygiene infractions.
The government has urged the public to support its efforts to prevent the spread of diseases and ensure that establishments adhere to health and hygiene standards. The Ministry of Health and Public Hygiene has called on the public to report any establishments that are operating in violation of health and hygiene regulations.
Key points
- The Côte d'Ivoire government shut down 2 private health establishments, 7 bakeries, and 2 pharmacy warehouses for various health and hygiene infractions.
- The establishments were found to be operating without proper authorization, with unqualified personnel, and in unsanitary conditions.
- The government has vowed to continue its crackdown on health and hygiene infractions to prevent the spread of diseases.
