Faisalabad Health Department Launches Crackdown Against Quackery; Illegal Clinics Sealed and Two FIRs Registered

FAISALABAD: November 12, 2026 (Digital Itla) — The District Health Authority Faisalabad is carrying out an intensive crackdown against quackery, illegal clinics, and unauthorized medical practices across various areas, sealing non-compliant centers, issuing challans, and registering two FIRs against quacks.

According to details, health department teams led by Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Health Faisalabad Dr. Shehzad Mahmood inspected multiple facilities and initiated strict legal proceedings against violators. Issuing a stern warning, CEO Health stated that quackery will not be tolerated under any circumstances, enforcing a zero-tolerance policy against individuals endangering patients' lives, breaking official seals to reopen closed clinics, obstructing official duties, or spreading misleading information regarding the ongoing operations.

Dr. Shehzad Mahmood affirmed that the scope of the anti-quackery drive is being expanded beyond urban centers to all tehsils, rural settlements, and residential neighborhoods, emphasizing that eradicating quackery represents a firm commitment to protecting public health and human lives across Faisalabad.