Stakeholders in the Healthcare sector have been charged not to allow the glory of the profession to be dented by the phenomenal downturn affecting other related Sub-Sectors.
The Registre and Chief Executive Officer, Community Health Practitioners Registration Board of Nigeria, Dr. Bashir Idiris Lifidin Jama'a gave the charge while addressing newsmen in Kaduna on the retrogressive activities of quacks across the nation.
Dr. Bashir Idiris noted with concern that the ugly trend if not collectively checked will smear the reputation of the noble healthcare profession.
He said the Board presently has its regional offices situated in each of the Six geopolitical zones apart from its newly acquired corporate Headquarters in Abuja.
The Registre and Chief Executive Officer, emphasized the need for Governors to assist the board in establishing state offices for effective monitoring.
Dr. Bashir Idiris also appealed to all Nigerians particularly health Practitioners to collectively work towards protecting the sector against the activities of quacks.