In a decisive move to uphold healthcare standards, the Sindh Healthcare Commission (SHCC) has launched a sweeping crackdown on unregistered medical establishments operating across the province. The action was formalized during the 89th Board of Commissioners (BoC) meeting, chaired by Dr. Khalid Hussain Shaikh, where officials reaffirmed that registration with SHCC is a legal obligation, not a choice2.
Penalties and Enforcement
The SHCC has begun issuing legal notices, imposing fines, and sealing non-compliant facilities. Over 224 cases of quackery were reviewed, resulting in PKR 15 million in penalties3. These include unauthorized clinics, Tib and Homeopathic centers, and laboratories operating without licenses.
Licensing Mandate
Healthcare providers—ranging from hospitals to general practitioners—have been directed to register and obtain licenses under the SHCC Act. Despite repeated outreach and public notices, many have failed to comply, prompting the commission to invoke legal provisions for enforcement.
Anti-Quackery and Complaint Oversight
The Anti-Quackery Committee, led by Dr. AG Shoro, and the Complaint Committee, headed by Dr. Sameer Qureshi, also presented cases against practitioners and hospitals. An additional PKR 1 million in penalties was approved for eight complaint cases4.
Administrative Updates
The meeting also marked the inauguration of SHCC’s renovated Board Room, signaling a renewed commitment to transparency and governance in healthcare regulation.
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