250 hospitals to face show-cause notices over registration violations in Hyderabad

A survey conducted by the district collector's offices has identified at least 250 private hospitals in Hyderabad district that are set to receive a show-cause notice for operating without mandatory registration. 

Of these, 224 facilities are located in Hyderabad and Secunderabad, while 26 are in the Medchal-Malkajgiri district.

Authorities have made it clear that registration is compulsory before starting any healthcare facility, and hospitals operating without prior approval are in violation of



norms. 

Hospitals that have employed doctors or other staff without informing the authorities have also been flagged during the verification process.

According to a media report, the survey was initiated by the district collectorates around six months ago to identify quackery and unregistered healthcare facilities. 

Officials estimate that there are nearly 4,000 private hospitals, nursing homes, diagnostic centres and clinics functioning across the city, making regulatory oversight a major administrative task.