DLP Report
PESHAWAR
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Healthcare Commission (KPHCC) has intensified its province-wide crackdown on unlicensed and substandard healthcare facilities, expanding enforcement operations to ensure the delivery of quality health services.
According to the Commission’s spokesperson, Azam Rehman, a total of 751 medical centers were inspected across various districts in the past 15 days. As a result, 112 centers were sealed for non-compliance with regulations, while 92 were issued licenses following verification.
In addition, 171 medical centers were registered, and interim licenses were granted to 50 facilities. Quality assurance audits were conducted at four hospitals and two laboratories, as part of the Commission’s ongoing efforts to raise healthcare standards.
To build capacity among healthcare professionals, the Commission also conducted training sessions on the “Quality of Health Services” for medical experts from 22 laboratories in Swat, Abbottabad, Mansehra, and Peshawar.
During this period, the Commission received 31 complaints from citizens regarding healthcare services. Of these, 19 cases were investigated and resolved in accordance with KPHCC rules and procedures.
Speaking on the Commission’s legal approach, Director of Legal Affairs, Mohsin Ali Turk, emphasized that no compromise will be made on public health. “All citizen complaints are processed under the Full Four Commission’s framework, and strict action is taken against violators,” he stated.
The KPHCC continues to urge the public to report any irregularities in medical services, reinforcing its commitment to ensuring safe, ethical, and high-quality healthcare for all citizens of the province.
