Article Today, Ranga Reddy District:
A team from the Telangana Medical Council has unearthed a network of unqualified practitioners, Fake Doctors illegally operating clinics in the Shabad and Hythabad areas of Ranga Reddy district. Led by Chairman Dr. Mahesh Kumar and Vice-Chairman Dr. Gundagani Srinivas, the team conducted surprise inspections and found that several former compounders had turned into self-styled doctors, offering full-scale allopathic treatments without licenses or medical degrees.
Compounders Posing as Doctors Endanger Lives
The investigation revealed that these individuals had previously worked as compounders or nursing assistants and were now running unauthorized clinics. They were administering strong antibiotics, steroids, and injections to unsuspecting patients. The Council warned that this type of unqualified treatment has already led to severe complications and even deaths in some cases.
Restricted Drugs Found in Illegal Clinics
Clinics operating under names like Om Sai First Aid Center, Madhushree Clinic, and others were found to possess large quantities of restricted drugs such as diclofenac sodium, calcium gluconate, and other antibiotics. These drugs were being prescribed without proper diagnosis or medical knowledge. None of the individuals running these facilities held a valid MBBS degree or registration with the Medical Council.
First Aid Label Misused to Cover Illegal Practice
Dr. Srinivas clarified that a First Aid Center is meant strictly for primary emergency care and cannot be used as a front for full-fledged allopathic treatment. He stated that no law permits unqualified individuals to run such clinics, and calling these practices “first aid” is misleading and entirely illegal.
Medical Practice Limited to Qualified Professionals
According to the National Medical Commission Act, only those who have completed an MBBS course and registered with the Medical Council are legally allowed to practice modern medicine. Dr. Srinivas emphasized that completing a basic first aid course or registering under private rural health associations does not confer any right to be called a doctor. Violators will face strict legal consequences.
Medical Stores Linked to Fake Clinics Under Investigation
The Medical Council also discovered that pharmacies linked to these illegal clinics were selling antibiotics and Schedule H drugs without proper prescriptions or licensed pharmacists. Complaints will be filed with the Drug Control Authority and Pharmacy Council against the responsible store owners and registered pharmacists, Dr. Mahesh Kumar confirmed.
This drive by the Telangana Medical Council brings much-needed attention to the spread of unauthorized medical practices in rural and semi-urban areas. Officials urge the public to seek treatment only from registered medical professionals and warn that further inspections will continue across the district.
