Archive · 18 Jul 2026
DMHO Warns Unregistered Clinics in Visakhapatnam
The District Medical and Health Officer in Visakhapatnam has told all hospitals, clinics, labs, and scanning centres to register online.
They must use specific government websites to do this.
If they don't, they could face legal trouble.
There are many of these places in Visakhapatnam, so it's important they follow the rules.
The officer wants everyone to register quickly to avoid problems.
DMHO Dr P. Jagadeeswara Rao issued a directive for all healthcare establishments in Visakhapatnam to register under the Clinical Establishments Act, 2010.
Registration must be completed online through designated government portals.
Unregistered or non-renewed establishments face legal action.
Hospitals, clinics, labs, and fertility centres must register through the Clinical Establishments portal.
Scanning centres must register through the PCPNDT portal.
- Who
- District Medical and Health Officer (DMHO) Dr P. Jagadeeswara Rao
- What
- Directive to register all healthcare establishments under the Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Act, 2010
- When
- Immediately
- Where
- Visakhapatnam district
- Why
- To ensure legal compliance and maintain healthcare standards
Healthcare Providers
District Medical Authorities
Registration Compliance
Healthcare Providers
Some healthcare providers may find the registration process burdensome and time-consuming, potentially leading to delays in compliance.
District Medical Authorities
The district medical authorities emphasize the importance of registration for maintaining healthcare standards and ensuring legal compliance.
- Authority
- District Medical and Health Officer (DMHO) Dr P. Jagadeeswara Rao
- Act
- Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Act, 2010
- Registration Portals
- Clinical Establishments portal for hospitals, clinics, laboratories, and fertility centres; PCPNDT portal for scanning centres
- Number of Scanning Centres
- 425
- Number of Hospitals and Nursing Homes
- 250
- Number of Clinics
- 320 (physiotherapy, dental, and general)
- Number of Laboratories
- 300