Continuing its province-wide anti-quackery campaign, the Punjab Healthcare Commission (PHC) has sealed 555 quacks’ outlets.
During the last month, PHC enforcement teams conducted visits to more than 2,200 treatment centres. Of these, 343 previously identified centres have now been taken over by qualified doctors who are providing legitimate healthcare services. Surveillance has also been initiated for another 1,168 centres to ensure compliance with regulations.
Among the districts, Lahore recorded the highest enforcement activity, with 206 centres sealed. Other significant closures included 39 outlets in Kasur, 38 in Okara, and 32 each in Rawalpindi, Gujranwala and Narowal.
In Lahore, several well-known establishments were sealed, including Punjab Pharmacy, Al-Sadat Welfare Society (Gilani Clinic), Ali Clinic, Rajput Medical Store, Bismillah Gynae, Murtaza Clinic, and Saad Clinic.
The PHC spokesperson added that, to date, the Commission has inspected over 243,000 treatment centres across Punjab. Of these, more than 62,900 illegal outlets have been permanently shut down, while nearly 29,000 quacks have abandoned their unlawful practices.
Flood Situation:
Meanwhile the Commission has already issued a health emergency alert in Punjab. It has instructed all all private hospitals in the province to remain alert amid Punjab flood situation.
The PHC spokesperson said the commission has instructed private health facilities to reserve 35 per cent of their total bed capacity for flood-affected patients. “We have instructed them (hospitals) to provide with free treatment to flood affected patients. Private hospitals in Punjab will ensure the uninterrupted availability of essential medicines. The PHC has instructed them to ensure availability of consumables, blood products and emergency response protocols.
To manage the rising influx of patients, the Commission has mandated round-the-clock availability of doctors. Paramedical and administrative staff will also ensure their presence. ICUs, emergencies and high-dependency units will remain fully functional at all times.
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