Administration to gear up crackdown on quacks and illegal medical centres

SUKKUR – Deputy Commissioner Shikarpur Dr. Sharjeel Noor Channa on Saturday chaired a high-level meeting at his office to ensure the cooperation of relevant departments in the ongoing campaign launched by the Sindh Healthcare Commission against illegal and unqualified medical practitioners, commonly known as quacks. The meeting was attended by the Assistant Commissioners of Garhi Yasin, Khanpur and Lakhi, the District Health Officer Shikarpur, the District Manager of the People’s Primary Healthcare Initiative (PPHI), and other concerned officials, said a press release. Various measures to gear up the anti-quackery campaign were discussed, with particular emphasis on coordinated action by the district administration, police and health authorities to prevent unauthorised medical practices. Key issues were discussed included the nomination of Assistant Commissioners and Mukhtiarkars to support field operations, provision of police security and assistance from law enforcement agencies, and the sharing of updated data regarding unqualified doctors and illegal medical centres. The meeting also discussed initiating First Information Reports (FIRs) in serious cases involving the illegal reopening of medical centres sealed by the authorities. Emphasising the importance of interdepartmental coordination, the participants stressed that joint efforts were essential to protect the public from unqualified medical practitioners, curb illegal medical activities and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations at healthcare facilities. The district administration, police and health department reaffirmed the importance of working together to support the Sindh Healthcare Commission’s campaign and safeguard public health across Shikarpur district. CBD Punjab, Ruda showcase landmark projects to Saudi investors at SPREX 2026

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