PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Healthcare Commission has sealed 1,465 illegal medical centres across the province during the last three months, according to its latest performance report on Friday.

The report revealed that the commission inspected 6,673 medical facilities across the province during the period. Notices seeking explanations were also issued to 2,668 centres over various violations.

According to the commission’s spokesperson, Azam Rehman, measures were also taken to improve the registration and licensing of healthcare facilities and address public complaints.

The report stated that 610 new medical centres were registered during the last three months, bringing the total number of registered healthcare facilities in the province to 22,910.

Meanwhile, 52 medical centres were granted full licences during the same period, taking the total number of fully licensed facilities since 2023 to 326.

The commission also received 267 public complaints regarding healthcare services, of which 203 were resolved.

The commission’s director of operations, Arsalan Ahmed Khan, said that the registration and licensing process aims to ensure the provision of quality healthcare services to the public.

Published in Dawn, October 31st, 2026