ICTA exposes fake medical practitioners

Three imposters arrested, 10 clinics sealed

ISLAMABAD:

The Islamabad Capital Territory Administration (ICTA) on Tuesday arrested three people pretending to be medical practitioners and sealed 10 clinics in Bara Kahu, a spokesperson shared.

Assistant Commissioner (AC) Aneel Saeed along with District Health Officer (DHO) Dr Zaeem Zia and the local station house officer conducted raids in various areas of Bhara Kahu, including Simli Dam Road, and New Abadi, following public complaints regarding the quackery.

Saeed appealed to the masses to identify the imposters so that illegal medical practice could be controlled in their areas. He said the administration had also taken action against the medical stores selling drugs without prescription from certified doctors.

The AC asked the Islamabad denizens not to visit illegal medical practitioners to save their money and health. "No one will be allowed to play with the lives of the citizens," he forewarned, adding the law would take its course if someone is found involved in this heinous business.

He maintained that it was the priority of ICTA to ensure the provision of basic health facilities to its citizens.

Meanwhile, the ICTA team also inspected various meat and vegetable shops to ensure the quality of edibles being sold to people.

Published in The Express Tribune, February 24^th, 2021.