The Kabirdham district administration is planning to take action against quacks and illegal clinics operational in the district.
As per information received, a directive for initiating action against quacks and illegal clinics functioning in the region was issued by Kabirdham District Collector Dhananjay Dewangan to four Block Medical Officers.
Moreover, the Collector has also directed the officials to submit a report in this regard during time limit meeting held here.
Recently, information about increased activities of quacks in Bodla block was received following which it was brought to the attention of the Collector after requisite investigation, said an official.
Following the directives of the Collector, the Health Department will be taking acting against quacks and illegal clinics after forming a lists, said officials, adding that besides, the Department will submit a report pertaining to action taken against quacks, people selling drugs without prior permission and illegal clinics on a weekly basis.
Police and Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) have assured the Health Department for necessary assistance to them during action to be taken against quacks and operation of illegal clinics, informed the officer.
“A directive regarding action against quacks and illegal clinics was issued by the Collector and action will be taken soon,” said Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO) Dr G K Saxena