Punjab Healthcare Commission (PHC) has sealed 1,037 illegal clinics during an ongoing crackdown on unauthorized medical practices across Punjab.
According to a commission spokesperson, enforcement teams inspected 3,457 premises during the province-wide operation.
The campaign targets unqualified medical practitioners and healthcare facilities operating without proper authorization.
Officials confirmed that enforcement activities are continuing in several districts to address illegal medical practices.
Lahore Records Highest Number of Illegal Clinic Closures
Lahore recorded the highest number of closures during the operation, with 220 premises sealed by PHC teams.
Gujranwala ranked second, where authorities shut down 111 unauthorized healthcare facilities. Meanwhile, enforcement teams sealed 107 illegal clinics in Multan as part of the same crackdown.
The figures highlight the scale of enforcement activities across Punjab’s major urban centres.
According to the commission, inspections are being conducted to identify healthcare establishments operating outside the required legal framework.
Rawalpindi, Faisalabad and Other Districts Face Action
The crackdown also extended to Rawalpindi, where PHC officials sealed 64 premises.
In Faisalabad, enforcement teams closed 63 unauthorized medical establishments. Dera Ghazi Khan reported 55 closures, while authorities sealed another 50 premises in Sargodha.
The commission also confirmed 35 closures in Sheikhupura and 31 in Sahiwal.
These district-level figures contribute to the provincial total of 1,037 sealed premises.
District-Wise Breakdown of Sealed Clinics
| District | Premises Sealed |
|---|---|
| Lahore | 220 |
| Gujranwala | 111 |
| Multan | 107 |
| Rawalpindi | 64 |
| Faisalabad | 63 |
| Dera Ghazi Khan | 55 |
| Sargodha | 50 |
| Sheikhupura | 35 |
| Sahiwal | 31 |
| Other districts | 301 |
| Total | 1,037 |
The remaining 301 closures occurred in districts not individually identified in the commission’s statement.
Punjab Healthcare Commission Continues Crackdown on Quackery
The Punjab Healthcare Commission confirmed that its campaign against unqualified medical practitioners remains ongoing throughout the province.
The operation focuses on identifying illegal clinics and taking enforcement action against unauthorized healthcare providers.
Such practices can create risks for patients who seek medical treatment from individuals lacking appropriate qualifications.
The commission’s enforcement efforts aim to address these concerns and strengthen oversight of healthcare facilities. Authorities have inspected thousands of premises as part of the campaign.
The latest figures show that 1,037 of the 3,457 inspected premises were sealed.
However, the commission has not provided further details about the remaining inspected establishments.
PHC Yet to Announce Inspection Timeline
The commission’s spokesperson did not specify the period covered by the latest inspection and closure figures.
Officials also did not release a complete district-wise breakdown of enforcement activities.
Despite these missing details, the PHC confirmed that action against unauthorized medical practitioners would continue across Punjab.
The ongoing crackdown reflects the commission’s efforts to enforce healthcare regulations and address illegal medical practices.
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Further information about additional inspections and closures may be released as enforcement operations continue.
