Rising Threat of Illegal Clinics in Multan Due to Authorities’ Negligence
MULTAN (Zainab Gardezi) – Illegal clinics are spreading throughout Multan, and authorities’ lack of action is being blamed for the rapid increase. In a troubling trend, many medical stores have turned into makeshift clinics, with unqualified individuals posing as doctors and offering medical services. These rogue operations are not only operating without licenses but also using expired or counterfeit medicines that pose significant health risks to the community. The situation has become dire, with many residents of the city expressing their concern and calling for immediate action.
Areas such as Suraj Miani, Peeran Ghaib Road, Nawabpur, Pak Gate, and Haram Gate have witnessed a surge in illegal healthcare practices. Fake doctors with no formal medical training are running clinics, sometimes even offering complex procedures like C-sections to pregnant women. These individuals often claim to have medical degrees, but upon investigation, their qualifications are found to be fraudulent or nonexistent. Some of these clinics are operated from medical stores or small offices, where treatments and diagnostics are done under the most unsafe conditions.
Adding to the issue, some unqualified homeopathic practitioners and health workers are involved in these clinics, offering services without any formal training. These individuals often use substandard medications, further endangering public health. Many reports indicate that expired medicines are being used with little regard for their effectiveness or safety. This dangerous practice not only affects the immediate well-being of patients but can also have long-term consequences for those who rely on these unregulated services.
Residents and concerned citizens have raised alarms about these illegal clinics, and their voices have been growing louder. The community is demanding that the local authorities take immediate action. The absence of regular monitoring and inspections of medical establishments has made it easier for these clinics to operate unchecked. As a result, the people of Multan have been left vulnerable to unscrupulous individuals who are exploiting the lack of oversight for profit.
Reports suggest that in certain cases, health workers in the area have connections with people in the health department, which makes it easier for them to evade raids and inspections. These rogue elements in the healthcare sector have been able to stay ahead of the law by receiving timely tips about inspections, allowing them to continue their operations without fear of consequences. This collusion is fueling the unchecked rise of these illegal clinics and increasing the public’s frustration.
The situation has grown so serious that local health professionals are calling for a crackdown on these illegal clinics. Authorities need to take a firm stance against the owners of medical stores who are selling illegal medicines and against the fake doctors who are endangering lives. Immediate action is required to curb the growth of these unregulated healthcare providers and ensure that those responsible for running these clinics are brought to justice.
These fake clinics and their operators are not only breaking the law but are also putting the health of the entire community at risk. Without proper medical supervision or oversight, patients are subjected to substandard care, which can result in severe complications or even death. The public’s trust in the healthcare system is rapidly eroding as more cases of malpractice surface, with many feeling helpless against the rise of these illegal operations.
It is essential that local authorities in Multan respond to this crisis with urgency. Proper regulatory measures must be enforced, and strict penalties should be imposed on those involved in illegal healthcare practices. The health department must be proactive in identifying these rogue clinics and take swift legal action to close them down. In addition, a transparent system should be put in place to hold accountable those within the health sector who are complicit in allowing these illegal practices to continue.
The people of Multan are calling on the relevant authorities to act now before more lives are put in jeopardy. It is time for the authorities to prioritize public health and safety over all else, and to take decisive steps to eliminate the growing threat of illegal clinics in the city. The longer these operations are allowed to persist, the more harm they will cause, and the more difficult it will be to restore trust in the healthcare system. The authorities must take responsibility for ensuring that only qualified medical professionals are allowed to practice and that all medical services are provided in accordance with the law.
