13/07/2026
🚨 BREAKING: Woman Arrested for Allegedly Performing C-Sections Without Medical License in Anambra
The Anambra State Government has arrested a 47-year-old woman, Mrs. Onyinyechi Esther Charles, for allegedly operating an illegal maternity home and carrying out caesarean sections (C-sections), normal deliveries, and other surgical procedures without being a qualified medical doctor.
According to the Anambra State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Afam Obidike, the suspect ran a traditional birth attendant (TBA) facility in Umueri, Anambra East LGA, where she allegedly treated pregnant women and performed surgeries without the required medical qualifications or authorization.
During questioning, she reportedly admitted to carrying out the procedures. A search of the facility led to the recovery of surgical instruments, medical equipment, hospital beds, and what officials described as a shrine and an altar.
The facility has been sealed pending legal proceedings, and the suspect is expected to be arraigned in court.
⚠️ Pregnancy and childbirth can become life-threatening within minutes. Always seek care from qualified healthcare professionals and registered health facilities.
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