The Traditional Medicine Practice Council (TMPC) has shut down about eight facilities in Accra after a 15-day enforcement exercise aimed at protecting the public from unlicensed health service providers.
The operation focused on alternative medicine services such as naturopathy, homoeopathy, chiropractic care, massage centres, herbal shops and organic product outlets.
These are services many people rely on for treatment and wellness, but TMPC says some operators are working without proper training or approval.
According to the Council, more than 500 facilities were inspected during the exercise. Many of them were given warning notices after failing to meet the required standards, while about eight were shut down completely for operating without licences.
For people who use these services daily, the move may bring mixed feelings. Some may worry about losing access to nearby care, while others see it as a necessary step to ensure safety.
The TMPC says its main goal is to make sure that only trained and licensed practitioners are allowed to operate.
Speaking to the media, the Head of Compliance at the Council, Michael Lawson, confirmed the closures and explained that the exercise is part of a bigger plan.
He said the Council wants to protect the public and also restore trust in traditional and alternative medicine.
Interestingly, this is not the first time such action has been taken this year. The Council revealed that it had already shut down about eight herbal shops and six spas in Accra earlier in 2026 for similar offences.
Mr Lawson also had a message for the public. He urged people to be careful when choosing where to seek treatment. He advised clients always to check if a facility is licensed before using its services.
The Council says this enforcement will not end in Accra. Plans are underway to extend the exercise to other parts of the country.
