75 percent Quacks Operate in Cities, Telangana Doctors call for action

Hyderabad: During a recent debate titled "Public Health? Immediate Need for Action Against Quackery," organized by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) Telangana, it was revealed that 75% of fake doctors in the state are based in urban areas, particularly Hyderabad. This finding challenges the common belief that quackery is more prevalent in rural regions due to a shortage of qualified doctors.

Despite being home to some of India's top government and private hospitals, Hyderabad has emerged as a major hub for unqualified medical practitioners.

Medical Dialogues had previously reported that the Telangana State Medical Council (TSMC) has recently taken legal action against 12 individuals for illegally practising medicine. Of these, eight practised in Hyderabad and its surrounding areas, while the remaining four were located in various districts.

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Speaking to the Hindu, IMA Telangana president Dwarkanath Reddy stated that quackery has existed for decades, with individuals practising medicine without proper qualifications under the guise of Rural Medical Practitioners (RMPs) and Private Medical Practitioners (PMPs). A writ petition filed in the Telangana High Court led to an order stating that only registered doctors can practice medicine, further underscoring that certification programs for RMPs and PMPs should not be allowed.