ISLAMABAD: In the last one-month Islamabad Healthcare Regulatory Authority (IHRA) has conducted a total of 112 inspections in Islamabad. Due to grave irregularities found in the functioning of certain healthcare establishments the Authority sealed seven Healthcare Establishments (HCEs) in different areas of ICT.

Those that were sealed consist of Rawat Clinic, VIP Clinic, Medsol collection point, Family Hospital, Yousafzai Medical Center, Muqdas Dental Clinic (Saleem Dental Care), Rasheed Hospital. They were sealed for different offenses including not getting registration with IHRA, unhygienic conditions, absence of proper waste management system, illegally broking official seal, functional during suspension and unqualified staff rendering medical services.

Similarly, IHRA suspended the services of four Healthcare Establishments (HCEs) over different medical noncompliance. These were Yasmeen Family Clinic Rawat, Islamabad Medicare Labs and Specialist Clinics, Fatima Dental Care, Gulf Addiction Treatment Center & Psychiatric Care.

78 Healthcare Establishments were served notices for minor non-compliances and instructed to comply with the directions given by the inspections team. 16 HCEs were found closed during inspections carried out by inspection teams. 07 Healthcare Establishments (HCEs) were recommended for registration and revocation of suspension.

IHRA inspection teams also conducted inspections of blood banks to see their functioning as per the standards of blood banking. Those that were inspected included Medicsi Bahria Town,

Blood Bank Services, Al Nafees Hospital, Ahmed Blood Bank. Directives were issued to all regarding the findings and areas of improvement.

In the last one month Islamabad Healthcare Regulatory Authority (IHRA) has conducted a total of 92 inspections in Islamabad. Due to grave irregularities found in the functioning of certain healthcare establishments the Authority sealed eleven Healthcare Establishments (HCEs) in different areas of ICT.

Those that were sealed consist of Grow Hair Transplant, Samad Clinic, Shakeel Clinic, Al Falah Clinic, Kashif Pharmacy & Clinic, Molecular Lab, Abrash Clinic, My Health Clinic, Yousaf Zai Medical Center, Naveed Medical Center, Sohail Clinic. They were sealed for different offenses including not getting registration with IHRA, unhygienic conditions, absence of proper waste management system, illegally breaking the official seal, functional during suspension and unqualified staff rendering medical services.

Similarly, IHRA suspended the services of five Healthcare Establishments (HCEs) over different medical noncompliance. These were Reliance Hospital, North West Dental Clinic, Grow Hair Transplant & Aesthetic Clinic, Rehman Free Dialysis, The Specialist Care Clinic.

35 Healthcare Establishments were served notices for minor non-compliances and instructed to comply with the directions given by the inspections team. 29 HCEs were found closed during inspections carried out by inspection teams. 12 Healthcare Establishments (HCEs) were recommended for registration and revocation of suspension.

IHRA inspection teams also conducted inspection of public & private blood banks to see their functioning as per the standards of blood banking. Those that were inspected included PIMS,

Regional Blood Center, Federal General Hospital, FG Polyclinic Hospital, CDA Hospital, Maryam Memorial Hospital, Medicsi, Shifa International Hospital. Directives were issued to all regarding the findings and areas of improvement.

 IHRA aims to promote the highest standard of healthcare & safety protocols to be implemented in these health establishments.

IHRA participated in first National Security workshop 2023۔ CEO ihra said that health security has become a cornerstone of National Security, recognizing that a nation’s strength is intrinsically linked to the well-being of its citizens. Ensuring the health and safety of the population is not only a matter of humanitarian concern but also a strategic imperative. In this context, the role of the Islamabad Healthcare Regulatory Authority (IHRA) holds significant importance. IHRA plays a vital role in upholding Human Security by overseeing the quality and accessibility of healthcare services in Islamabad. IHRA’s commitment to quality and accessibility directly fortifies human health security and, by extension, National Security, establishing a robust foundation for a flourishing society.

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