Edo State Closes Jess Royal Hospital for Unregistered Operation

Edo State’s health agency shut down Jess Royal Hospital in Benin after discovering it had operated for more than a decade without registration. Officials cited patient safety concerns and substandard conditions as the reasons for the closure. The hospital’s unregistered status meant it was not subject to state oversight or regulatory inspections. The shutdown is intended to prevent further risk to patients and to enforce compliance with health regulations. The agency has not announced a replacement facility for the affected community.