Hyderabad: Professor Kodadaram, an advisor to the state government, said that while fraudulent medical practice cannot be eliminated immediately, a regulatory system is needed to control it.
The former chairman of the Telangana Joint Action Committee called for the establishment of a health committee similar to the Education Commission to address the issue. His remarks sparked backlash from doctors, who demanded strict legal action rather than regulation.
Many medical professionals reject the idea of ​​integrating unlimited practitioners into assistive systems, believing that this will legalize unsafe treatments. Doctors at the event urged the government to introduce the law to phase out quacks, just like trying to remove fake seeds and drugs.
Several public health experts and advocacy groups support the need for health boards across the state, but insist that the focus should be on law enforcement rather than accommodation.
Dr. G. Srinivas, Vice Chairman of the Telangana Government Medical Committee, noted that 412 cases have been filed against individuals without proper qualifications in medicine. He warned that many of them have been prescribing antibiotics indiscriminately, resulting in serious health complications, including organ failure.
The shortage of well-trained doctors in rural areas is another issue to be considered.
Dr. Ramesh of Jana Vignana Vedika noted that more than half of the state’s Mandal PHCs lack medical staff, leaving people with no choice but to seek treatment from unqualified practitioners.
Many doctors also raised concerns about unregulated private clinics in cities.
The discussion ultimately calls for a government-supported health committee, despite clear focus on law enforcement rather than regulations.
