Telangana Medical Council files 400 FIRs against Quacks - Video

The Telangana State Medical Council (TSMC) has launched a concerted effort to combat quackery, marking the first time in the state that legal action has been taken against individuals practising allopathy without an MBBS degree. The TSMC, in collaboration with the Telangana State Drug Control Administration (TSDCA), has filed 400 FIRs over the past year against such quacks and has served notices on 40 doctors suspected of aiding them. This initiative is a significant step in addressing the growing threat to public health posed by unauthorized practitioners masquerading as Rural Medical Practitioners (RMPs).

In addition to tackling quackery, the TSMC has implemented reforms to reduce the financial burden on doctors. Over the last year, the Council has cut registration and renewal fees by 50%, and senior doctors above 65 have been exempted from renewal fees. The TSMC has also partnered with the National Medical Commission (NMC) to conduct training workshops for professors in government medical colleges on misconduct and appeals.