The Health Facilities Regulatory Agency of Ghana (HeFRA) has shut down 18 health facilities in the Ashanti Region, including the Kumasi Metr
The Health Facilities Regulatory Agency of Ghana (HeFRA) has shut down 18 health facilities in the Ashanti Region, including the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) Clinic, for operating without valid licenses.
In a sweeping enforcement exercise conducted over two days, the Health Facilities Regulatory Agency (HeFRA) closed down 18 out of 20 health centres inspected across the Ashanti Region.
The crackdown, which began on Monday, October 13, 2025, targeted facilities that were either unlicensed or failed to meet basic operational standards.
Among the affected institutions were diagnostic centres, maternity homes, dental clinics, physiotherapy units, and eye care centres, with the KMA Clinic being one of the most prominent closures.
According to Mr Agyemang Badu, Director of Compliance and Enforcement at HeFRA, the agency’s mandate is to ensure that both public and private health facilities operate in safe environments with qualified personnel and appropriate equipment.
He emphasised that the closures were necessary to protect patients from substandard care and to uphold the integrity of Ghana’s healthcare system.
The inspection revealed widespread non-compliance, including expired licenses, inadequate staffing, and poor infrastructure.
The closure of the KMA Clinic, which had reportedly operated for years without a valid license, has sparked concern among residents of Kumasi who rely on the facility for basic healthcare services.
Other facilities affected include ANKHOR Diagnostics and RASHBILL Eyecare, both located within the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital premises.
The sudden shutdowns have left some patients stranded, prompting calls for alternative arrangements and clearer communication from health authorities.
HeFRA has announced that the enforcement exercise will continue nationwide, warning that any facility found operating without proper documentation will be shut down and sanctioned.
The agency urged all health institutions to regularise their operations and comply with licensing requirements to avoid disruption.
As Ghana strives to improve healthcare delivery, regulatory oversight like this is seen as a crucial step toward ensuring quality and safety for all citizens.
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