Arvind Mishra, Balodabazar. On the instructions of Collector Deepak Soni, swift action is being taken against illegally operated clinics in the district. This action has created a stir among the clinic operators. Due to negligence in health services in the district, the Collector has given instructions to take action against private clinics, pathology labs and quacks operating without permission. The team formed under the leadership of Giroudpuri SDM Ramratan Dubey has started action against illegal clinics. Due to this action there is an atmosphere of fear among quacks. Many operators have closed their clinics and fled. Similar action has been taken in Kasdol area also.
The Collector had given instructions to take action against hospitals, clinics and pathology lab centers operating without valid permission. Under this, a joint team of SDM, BMO and SDOP conducted a surprise inspection in Sonakhan tehsil. Earlier too, Kasdol BMO Dr. Ravi Shankar Ajgale had inspected and issued a notice, but despite this the operators were operating illegally.
Sealing done during the operation
In today’s action, several clinics were raided in Sonakhan, Bhusdipali, and Arjuni. These include:
– Nisha Clinic
– Patel Clinic
– Ashirwad Pathology
– Shivam Clinic
Nisha Clinic located in Sonakhan was sealed due to lack of registration, degree and necessary documents under the Nursing Home Act. During inspection most of the clinics were found closed. The Collector has clarified that this action will continue and strict steps will be taken against illegal health services.
