Impact of Pervasive Quackery on Patient Well-being

The article highlights the risk to patient health posed by pervasive quackery, with unqualified individuals undertaking healthcare activities. District health authorities face challenges due to a lack of resources, as revealed by active Medical Council raids.

The health of patients is at risk due to pervasive quackery. Recurring incidents of unqualified individuals taking up complex healthcare activities have been reported. Active raids by the Medical Council expose the ineffectiveness of district health authorities. The District Health Wing is the implementing agency of the Clinical Establishment Act. District health authorities face multiple difficulties due to a resource crunch.