Bhopal Paediatrician found practising at private clinics; licences cancelled

Bhopal: A government doctor working at the civil hospital in Bairasia has come under scrutiny after he was allegedly found practising at two private clinics in Bhopal, prompting authorities to suspend the clinics’ licences.

The action follows an inspection led by Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO) Dr. Manish Sharma at both of his clinics — one in Bachpan and the other at Nirogya — during which it was discovered that a paediatrician posted at the Civil Hospital in Bairasia was practising at a private clinic without prior approval from the department.

In response, the CMHO office issued a notice to both the clinic and the doctor, seeking explanations. However, the clinic failed to provide a satisfactory reply within the stipulated time. As a result, its registration and licence have been cancelled under the Madhya Pradesh Nursing Home and Clinic Establishment Act.

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Additionally, the clinic was found in violation of the Madhya Pradesh Nursing Home and Rozotherapy Related Establishments (Registration and Licensing) Act, which prohibits government doctors from offering services at private clinics without explicit permission.