Nagaland Health Department warns clinics, hospitals over licence violations, mandates compliance under NHCE Act to ensure public safety statewide.
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DIMAPUR — In a move to tighten regulation and safeguard public health, the department of Health & Family Welfare has issued a strict warning to health centres, hospitals and clinics across Nagaland over non-compliance with licensing norms, directing immediate adherence to rules under the Nagaland Health Care Establishment Authority (NHCE) Act, 1997.
Citing serious and widespread violations, the department stated that several healthcare establishments in the state have been operating without adhering to mandatory provisions of the Act, raising concerns over patient safety and regulatory oversight.
In an official directive, all health centres, hospitals and clinics have been instructed to apply for renewal of their licences at least six months prior to expiry. Additionally, the department cautioned that no facility should commence operations without first obtaining a valid licence.
The department also flagged a growing concern over pharmacies engaging doctors for consultation services. It clarified that any pharmacy employing a doctor would be treated as a clinic under the NHCE Act and must obtain a licence as mandated under Clause 9 of the Act.
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