The health department sealed 3 clinics in Kichha and nearby rural areas on Thursday after inspections found alleged breaches involving registration and medical qualifications. The action followed a campaign against facilities operating without valid approval or appropriately qualified medical practitioners.
A team formed on the instructions of Chief Medical Officer Dr Sanjeev Kumar Goswami conducted surprise checks under the leadership of Dr Sudhir Gupta. The inspections covered Kichha and surrounding villages.
3 facilities sealed
At Balaji Dental Clinic, inspectors found no authorised doctor present. The clinic also could not produce valid documents related to its registration, according to the department.
The team then inspected Jagdamba Clinic, where Anil Sharma was found treating patients without a valid medical degree. Officials sealed the facility immediately after the inspection.
A third inspection took place at Sanjeevani Clinic in Bandia, identified in the report as Dr Vikas Dhali’s clinic. The team said the required records proving registration and medical qualifications were not available there either. That clinic was also sealed.
Department warns of further action
Dr Goswami said the department would not tolerate practices that put residents’ health at risk. He warned that similar action would be taken against any clinic or hospital found operating without valid registration or the required qualifications.
The department also said the campaign would be intensified in the coming days. The inspections and sealing action represent administrative enforcement; the supplied information does not mention any court ruling or further legal outcome.
Conclusion
3 Kichha-area clinics have been sealed after officials reported missing registration or qualification documents, while the health department has announced continued checks against unlicensed facilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How many clinics were sealed?
3 clinics were sealed during the health department’s inspections in the Kichha area.
Q. Where were the inspections conducted?
The team inspected clinics in Kichha and nearby rural areas, including Sanjeevani Clinic in Bandia.
Q. Which facilities were sealed?
The sealed facilities were Balaji Dental Clinic, Jagdamba Clinic and Sanjeevani Clinic.
Q. Why was Balaji Dental Clinic sealed?
No authorised doctor was present, and valid clinic registration documents were not produced during the inspection.
Q. What did officials report at Jagdamba Clinic?
Officials said Anil Sharma was treating patients without a valid medical degree.
Q. What documents were unavailable at Sanjeevani Clinic?
The team said records relating to registration and medical qualifications were not available.
Q. Will inspections continue?
Yes. Chief Medical Officer Dr Sanjeev Kumar Goswami said action would continue against facilities operating without valid registration or qualifications.
