SWABI: The administration on Thursday sealed operation theatres of some private health centers in Swabi’s district headquarters and closed down several laboratories and clinics over unhygienic conditions and unqualified staff.

The development comes two weeks after the administration asked private health facilities to immediately ensure strict compliance with the relevant laws.

Deputy commissioner Matiullah Khan told Dawn that a party led by additional deputy commissioner Irshad Khan raided several health centres and clinical laboratories.

He warned that private hospitals and clinics would face strict action if they didn’t adhere to the healthcare laws.

The deputy commissioner said quacks won’t be allowed to operate in the district.

He said operation theaters of Jehangir Medical Centre and Misal Medical Centre were sealed, while Manzoor Eye Clinic, Abdullah Vaccination Centre and Laboratory, Ilaj Homeopathic Centre, collection unit of Al-Shifa International, and Jamal Medical Centre Laboratory were closed down over unqualified staff and unhygienic conditions.

Matiullah Khan said the sealed facilities would have to fulfil formalities on staff, equipment and services before seeking permission to resume operation.

WATER SUPPLY PROMISED: Over 200,000 acres of arid land in Chota Lahor tehsil will get water for irrigation soon.

This was stated by Qaumi Watan Party MPA Abdul Karim during a meeting with party workers here.

The MPA said irrigation of barren area in Chota Lahor would bring about a green revolution in the district.

“Water supply will help the district become self-sufficient in grain,” he said.

Abdul Karim said Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly Speaker Asad Qaisar created hurdles to the water project after the QWP parted ways with the ruling coalition.

“Instead of creating obstacles, the Speaker should help us ensure early start of work on the project for the benefit of the entire district,” he said.

Published in Dawn, September 11th, 2015

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