In a significant move to safeguard public health, the Sindh Healthcare Commission (SHCC) joined forces with the Sukkur Divisional Administration to host a crucial awareness program. The event, held on Monday, focused on elevating healthcare standards and launching a decisive battle against the menace of quackery across the division.
High-Level Commitment to Public Health
The stakeholder gathering saw the participation of top officials, demonstrating a unified front. Sukkur Commissioner Abid Saleem Qureshi led the charge, emphasizing the critical need for stringent measures against substandard and illegal medical practices that endanger citizens' lives. He underscored that protecting public health is a paramount responsibility for the administration.
Echoing this commitment, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Faisal Abdullah Chachar assured the full and unwavering support of the police force to the SHCC in its mission. This pledge of collaboration is seen as a vital step in effectively raiding and shutting down operations run by unqualified practitioners.
SHCC's Seven-Year Crackdown: The Numbers Revealed
Dr. Ahsan Qavi Siddiqui, the Chief Executive Officer of the SHCC, presented a detailed briefing on the commission's relentless efforts. He revealed staggering statistics from the ongoing campaign against illegal healthcare facilities.
From 2018 to 2025, the SHCC has sealed a total of 12,048 illegal clinics, hospitals, and quack centers operating without proper licenses or qualified staff. Furthermore, the regulatory body issued formal warnings to 8,399 other establishments found to be operating in violation of standards, giving them an opportunity to rectify their practices or face closure.
Building Awareness for Sustainable Change
Beyond enforcement, the program aimed to educate stakeholders on core healthcare principles. Key discussion points included the importance of maintaining high medical standards, upholding patient rights, and implementing robust infection control measures in all healthcare settings.
The event concluded with a strong collective resolve. All participants pledged to work in close coordination to ensure the provision of quality healthcare services to the people of Sukkur division. The concerted effort marks a renewed and vigorous campaign to root out quackery and make safe, professional medical care accessible to all.
