2 Quacks booked for duping people in Mancherial
Two Unqualified Rural Medical Practitioners Booked
Mancherial: Following recent raids by the Telangana Medical Council (TSMC) and the Indian Medical Association’s (IMA) task force to combat quacks in the state, two quacks from Mancherial have been booked.
The duo was booked for allegedly violating the Telangana State Medical Practitioners Registration Act, 1968, and the National Medical Commission Act.
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These findings underline the growing concern regarding the prevalence of fake and substandard medical practices, even in medium-sized towns. The recent incident took place in Jannaram Mandal, where a task force conducted surprise raids on local clinics.
According to Telangana Today, members of the Telangana Medical Council and Indian Medical Association’s task force conducted raids on the clinics and found that Takini Srinivas and Chetupalli Satynanna were practicing medicine without possessing the necessary qualifications and reportedly prescribing medicines to patients, leading to the death of some persons.
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The Telangana Medical Council's ongoing efforts to identify and eliminate quack doctors demonstrate its broader commitment to patient safety and upholding medical standards. Over the past year, the Telangana State Medical Council (TSMC) has filed 400 FIRs and issued notices to 40 doctors suspected of supporting illegal practitioners.
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