Three Unregistered Diagnostic Labs Sealed in Khag, Budgam
Tanveer Hussain
Budgam, Oct 15, KNT: In a continued drive to curb unauthorized medical practices, the Health Department Budgam on Wednesday sealed three unregistered diagnostic laboratories operating illegally in Khag town.
The operation was carried out under the supervision of District Health Officer (DHO) Budgam, Dr. Lahoot Hassan, in coordination with the Block Medical Officer (BMO) Khag and a special enforcement team from the district office.
Officials said the action followed a series of complaints from locals alleging that several diagnostic labs were functioning without registration, proper licenses, or qualified technical staff. During the inspection, the team found these establishments operating in violation of health and safety regulations, prompting immediate sealing.
Dr. Lahoot Hassan said the health department is determined to enforce the Clinical Establishments Act and ensure that all diagnostic and medical centers operate within legal boundaries. “No one will be allowed to compromise public health. We will continue to inspect, identify, and take action against unregistered and unqualified facilities across the district,” he said.
He added that similar inspection drives will be intensified in other medical blocks to ensure compliance with the Biomedical Waste Management Rules and other statutory requirements.
The Health Department has also warned that strict legal proceedings will be initiated against violators found running diagnostic centers without valid authorization.
Notably, earlier three unregistered diagnostic labs were sealed in Beerwah area of the same district. [KNT]
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