Over 1,460 illegal medical centres sealed in 3 months in KP
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Healthcare Commission has sealed 1,465 illegal medical centres across the province during the last three months, according to its latest performance report on Friday. The report revealed that the commission inspected 6,673 medical facilities across the province during the period. Notices seeking explanations were also issued to 2,668 centres over various…
In the past three months, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Healthcare Commission (KPHEC) has taken significant action, sealing a total of 1,465 illegal medical centres throughout the province, according to their latest performance report released on Friday. The KPHEC conducted inspections of 6,673 medical facilities across the region, uncovering various violations. Notifying inappropriate operators, the commission issued notices to 2,668 centres, urging them to rectify their practices.
In an effort to improve the healthcare landscape, the commission took steps to bolster registration and licensing procedures. Over these three months, 610 new medical centres were registered, increasing the total number of registered healthcare facilities in the province to 22,910. Furthermore, 52 medical centres were granted full licences, bringing the cumulative number of fully licensed facilities since 2023 to 326.
In addition to these actions, the KPHEC received 267 public complaints regarding healthcare services, with 203 of these complaints resolved satisfactorily. The director of operations, Arsalan Ahmed Khan, emphasized the importance of the registration and licensing process, stating that it aims to ensure the provision of quality healthcare services to the public.
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