IHRA sealed eleven healthcare establishments over different malpractices

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Healthcare Regulatory Authority (IHRA) has sealed eleven Healthcare Establishments (HCEs) in different areas of ICT.
IHRA inspection teams carried out inspections of 82 Healthcare Establishments (HCEs) in different areas of Islamabad Capital Territory during the past two weeks.
Huma Clinic, Ismail Dental Clinic, Rehman Clinic, Al Eman Fatima Hospital, Grow Hair Transplant & Aesthetic Clinic, National Hospital, Fauji Dental Clinic, Al Shifa Clinic, Ali Clinic, Oxford Medical Centre, Wada Clinic were sealed due to malpractices like absence of qualified medical staff, unhygienic conditions, not getting registration with IHRA and functioning during suspension.
IHRA suspended the services of two Healthcare Establishments (HCEs) over different medical non-compliances. Abid Dental Clinic and Sidra Akhtar Foundation were suspended.
33 Healthcare Establishments were served notices for minor non-compliances and instructed to
comply with the directions given by inspections team. 30 HCEs were found closed upon arrival by inspection teams. 5 Healthcare Establishments (HCEs) were recommended for registration and revocation of suspension.
IHRA teams are also carrying out zone-wise mapping of healthcare establishments of Islamabad
and mapping of 20 HCEs was conducted during two weeks.
IHRA inspection teams also visited Government health establishments including BHU Bhimber
Tarar, Capital Development Hospital, FG Poly Clinic Hospital and Blood Bank and instructed to
comply with the directions given by the inspection teams for improvements.