ISLAMABAD: Services being provided to people at 12 healthcare establishments (HECs) were suspended and five clinics were sealed for several reasons including lack of qualified staff and emergency rooms, and unhygienic conditions.

The Islamabad Healthcare Regulatory Authority (IHRA) inspection teams in continuation of their activities carried out inspections of 54 healthcare establishments (HCEs) in different areas of Islamabad Capital Territory during the past two weeks.

According to a statement, IHRA suspended services being provided by 12 HCEs over different non-compliances including Rawat Clinic, Ashraf Clinic, Sara Medical Clinic, Medicare Welfare Trust, Ayyat Zahra Medical Centre, Real Time PCR, Ashraf Clinic, Fatima Lab and Faisal Clinic, Max Health Hospital, PWD Medical and Dental Centre, Quality Lab and Ali Rehab Centre.

Rehman Clinics, Al Wahab Medical Centre Clinic, Multi Test Pathology Lab, Perfect Care Lab and Shakeela Clinic Ultrasound were sealed by IHRA due to different malpractices.

Moreover, 23 establishments were served notices for minor non-compliances.

Published in Dawn, December 24th, 2021