Telangana Medical Council Raids Illegal Clinics, 25 Quacks booked
TGMC Raids Clinics Across Sangareddy
Hyderabad: In a move to curb illegal medical practices, the Telangana Medical Council (TGMC) has registered First Information Reports (FIRs) against 25 quacks for posing as doctors in Sangareddy district. The action followed multiple complaints from the public alleging that unqualified persons were offering medical services in various parts of the district.
Acting on these reports, TGMC officials conducted a series of raids across several locations, including Old Bus Stand, Malkapur, Isnapur, Sadashivpet, Konkole, Doultabad, Narsapur, and Zaheerabad.
According to the news reports, during the inspections, authorities discovered that individuals with degrees such as BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery), BHMS (Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery), and other unrelated qualifications were illegally practising allopathic medicine. These individuals were reportedly prescribing potent drugs like steroids and painkillers, posing serious health risks to patients.
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In a further alarming revelation, some individuals were found running fully functioning hospitals without valid medical licenses.
As per the recent media reports by TOI, the TGMC will now submit a complete report to the district collector and the district medical health officer (DMHO), suggesting appropriate action. Further legal actions will also be initiated by the council.
This operation is part of a broader initiative by the state to curb the menace of quackery and reinforce the rule of law in the healthcare sector.
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Medical Dialogues had previously reported that 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.
