Telangana Medical Council uncovers unauthorised modern medicine practices at several health centres in Kalwakurthy and Amangal
The Telangana Medical Council conducted surprise inspections in Kalwakurthy and Amangal, uncovering multiple instances of unqualified individuals practicing modern medicine. Several clinics were found to be employing staff without proper medical degrees or registrations to prescribe allopathic treatments.
Why it matters
This highlights significant public health risks in rural and semi-urban areas where unauthorized practitioners operate, potentially endangering patient safety through improper medical care.
The Telangana Medical Council (TGMC) conducted surprise inspections at clinics, nursing homes, hospitals and diagnostic centres in Kalwakurthy and Amangal mandals on October 2 as part of its drive against unauthorised practice of modern medicine.
TGMC members Dr. G. Srinivas and Dr. Imran Ali carried out the inspections and identified several instances where individuals were practising modern medicine or prescribing allopathic medicines without the required qualifications or registration.
At K. Swamy Homeo Care and Clinic, K. Swamy, who holds a B.Com qualification, was allegedly found practising modern medicine. At Sri Lakshmi Clinic, G. Balaiah, an Intermediate-qualified practitioner, was allegedly providing allopathic treatment, with antibiotics, antifungals and dexamethasone injections at the premises.
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