The Punjab Healthcare Commission has sealed 1,037 illegal clinics during a major crackdown on unqualified medical practitioners across the province.
The action was taken as part of an ongoing campaign against quackery and unauthorised healthcare facilities. Enforcement teams inspected 3,457 premises during the operation.
Lahore recorded the highest number of closures.
Authorities sealed 220 illegal clinics in the provincial capital. Gujranwala followed with 111 closures, while 107 premises were shut down in Multan.
In Rawalpindi, the commission sealed 64 clinics.
Another 63 premises were closed in Faisalabad. Dera Ghazi Khan recorded 55 closures, while 50 clinics were sealed in Sargodha.
The crackdown also resulted in 35 closures in Sheikhupura and 31 in Sahiwal. These figures form part of the province-wide total of 1,037 sealed healthcare premises.
The Punjab Healthcare Commission said enforcement operations against unqualified medical practitioners will continue across the province.
Illegal clinics can pose serious risks to patients because they may operate without properly trained medical staff, required licences or approved healthcare standards.
The latest campaign reflects growing efforts to improve patient safety and ensure that medical treatment is provided only through registered and qualified professionals.
Punjab authorities have also increased monitoring of healthcare facilities and medicine-related businesses in recent months.
Officials have repeatedly warned that no compromise will be made on public health or the quality of medical services.
The commission did not specify the exact period covered by the latest inspection and closure figures.
It also did not provide a complete district-by-district breakdown for all areas included in the operation.
The crackdown is expected to continue as authorities identify more unauthorised clinics and take action against operators violating healthcare regulations.
