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Rajasthan health authorities sealed a private hospital in Choumahla, Jhalawar district after it was found operating using a doctor’s name without permission.
The action was ordered by CMHO Sajid Khan following a complaint from the doctor whose name was allegedly misused.
Block Medical Officer Rajkumar Baghela led the inspection after the complaint was received.
During the raid, the operator and staff fled, leaving only a nursing staff member at the premises.
Officials seized medicines, medical equipment, and an OPD register and sealed the facility, which had claimed to treat serious illnesses like cancer, brain tumours, and paralysis.
Health authorities in Rajasthan have sealed a private hospital in Choumahla town of Jhalawar district after discovering that it was allegedly operating by using a doctor’s name without authorization.
The action was taken on the directions of Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO) Sajid Khan, following a complaint that the hospital was fraudulently associating itself with a doctor who had no connection with the facility.
The hospital, located on Kundla Road in Choumahla, was found to be functioning without proper authorization. According to officials, the facility had been using the doctor’s name to run medical services and attract patients despite the doctor not being involved in its operations.
As reported by Zee News, Block Medical Officer Rajkumar Baghela said the matter came to light after the doctor discovered that his name was being used by the hospital without his consent. The doctor then lodged a complaint with the health department.
Following the complaint, CMHO Sajid Khan directed officials to conduct an inspection. A health department team visited the hospital to verify the allegations.
However, when officials reached the facility, the operator and other staff members reportedly fled from the premises. During the inspection, only a nursing staff member was present at the hospital.
Authorities searched the premises and seized medical instruments, medicines, and the OPD register as part of the investigation. After completing the inspection, the team sealed the hospital to prevent further unauthorized operations.
Officials also raised concerns after finding that the hospital had claimed to treat serious medical conditions such as cancer, brain tumors, and paralysis, despite questions surrounding its legitimacy.
The health department has prepared a report on the incident and will submit it to CMHO Sajid Khan. Further action is expected after reviewing the findings, and authorities are continuing their investigation to identify those responsible for running the facility illegally.
(Rh/ARC)