The Punjab Healthcare Commission (PHC) has sealed 1,415 illegal treatment centres across Punjab as part of an intensified province-wide campaign against quackery and unauthorised medical practices.

The enforcement action was carried out over a six-week period by the commission’s Anti-Quackery Department. Officials conducted thousands of raids to identify facilities operating without proper authorization or qualified medical professionals.

According to the latest figures, the department conducted 6,380 raids across different areas of Punjab during the campaign.

The crackdown resulted in the sealing of 1,153 operational illegal treatment centres. The broader figure of 1,415 sealed facilities reflects the scale of the enforcement action against centres involved in unauthorised healthcare activities.

The campaign targets treatment centres where medical services are allegedly provided by unqualified individuals or without meeting required healthcare standards.

Quackery remains a major public health concern because patients can be exposed to incorrect diagnoses, unsafe procedures, inappropriate medicines and potentially serious complications.

The Punjab Healthcare Commission has been working to strengthen oversight of healthcare facilities and take action against establishments that fail to meet regulatory requirements.

The large number of raids conducted during the latest campaign demonstrates the scale of the challenge faced by authorities in monitoring healthcare practices across Punjab.

The commission’s Anti-Quackery Department carries out inspections and enforcement operations to identify centres allegedly involved in illegal medical treatment. Facilities found violating applicable regulations can face sealing and other legal or regulatory action.

For patients, the crackdown also highlights the importance of choosing registered healthcare facilities and qualified medical practitioners. Checking the credentials of a healthcare provider can help reduce the risks associated with unqualified treatment.

The Punjab government and healthcare regulators have repeatedly emphasized the need to curb unsafe medical practices and protect citizens from individuals operating outside the legal healthcare framework.

The latest campaign is significant because thousands of inspections were conducted within a relatively short period. With 6,380 raids completed in six weeks, authorities have demonstrated a sustained focus on identifying and shutting down illegal treatment centres.

The enforcement drive also sends a message to individuals operating unauthorized clinics that regulatory authorities are increasing scrutiny of healthcare services.

However, maintaining the impact of such campaigns will depend on continued monitoring. Sealed facilities may require follow-up inspections to ensure they do not resume operations illegally.

The Punjab Healthcare Commission’s latest figures underline the continuing scale of anti-quackery efforts in the province. With 1,415 treatment centres sealed and thousands of raids conducted, the campaign represents a major enforcement action aimed at improving healthcare safety and protecting patients across Punjab.