Civic body plans changes in anti-bogus doctor panel

PMC's changes are intended to enhance the committee's operations, enabling it to respond to queries promptly

- Vicky Pathare

PUNE: In a major step in the fight against bogus doctors, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) for the first time has proposed key changes to its 'Anti-Bogus Doctors Findings and Action Committee', said officials.

The PMC's 'Anti-Bogus Doctors Findings and Action Committee' was formed in September 1991 as per the directions of the Government of Maharashtra. The PMC commissioner is the chairman; the medical officer of health is the member-secretary; while the assistant medical officer of health, legal expert, information and public relations officer and zonal medical officers are members of this committee. However, the PMC has now proposed changes to the committee after 23 years.