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Pilibhit Clinics Face Shutdown Over Violations
25 Sep
Summary
- Private centres and nursing homes in Pilibhit face closure due to violations.
- A doctor's credentials and private practice are under scrutiny by officials.
- Non-compliant centres may be sealed, with legal action recommended.
An inquiry by the chief medical officer and city magistrate in Pilibhit district has uncovered alleged statutory violations at multiple private diagnostic centres and nursing homes. A report submitted to the district magistrate recommended immediate sealing of non-compliant centres and cancellation of unauthorized registrations. This action follows a complaint concerning a contractual junior resident doctor at Autonomous State Medical College, accused of running unauthorized diagnostic facilities and practising on questionable credentials.
During inspections, SK Nursing Home was found operating without valid registration after its license expired on April 30, yet it reportedly admitted patients. The inquiry also questioned the credentials of Dr. Ravikant Mishra, specifically a diploma from an unrecognized institute, with evidence suggesting potential document forgery. The report highlighted multiple alleged violations of the PC-PNDT Act and government service contract restrictions on private practice.
Further investigations flagged alleged PC-PNDT violations at other centres, including New R K Diagnostic Centre and R K R Diagnostic Centre. Doctors there were reportedly conducting mandatory scans without required training certifications. Safety and infrastructure concerns were also noted at one facility, posing risks to pregnant patients.
