Archive · 22 Sep 2026
Jhabua Residents Seek Action Against Unqualified Medical Practitioners
People in Jhabua say some village clinics may be run by people who are not properly qualified doctors.
These clinics are reportedly present in places such as Petlawad, Thandla, Meghnagar and Ranapur.
Many poor tribal families visit them because the clinics are nearby and cost less.
Traveling to towns for treatment can be difficult for these families.
Residents allege that some practitioners give medicines and injections without doing enough tests.
They are especially worried about high-dose antibiotics and steroid injections.
The residents want officials to check the clinics and the practitioners’ qualifications.
They also want action against anyone treating patients without legal permission.
The issue shows the difficulty of getting safe healthcare in remote villages.
Residents allege unqualified practitioners are operating clinics across rural and tribal areas of Jhabua district.
The reported locations include Petlawad, Thandla, Meghnagar, Ranapur and surrounding villages.
Locals say poor tribal families use these clinics because they are accessible and less expensive than traveling to towns.
Complaints allege that some practitioners prescribe medicines, injections, high-dose antibiotics and steroids without adequate diagnostic tests.
Residents want inspections, qualification and registration checks, and action by the district administration and health department.
- Who
- Residents of Jhabua district, alleged unqualified medical practitioners, the district administration and the health department.
- What
- Residents are seeking inspections and action against alleged unqualified practitioners operating rural clinics.
- When
- The issue is ongoing, as the district reportedly continues to face these concerns.
- Where
- Petlawad, Thandla, Meghnagar, Ranapur and surrounding rural and tribal villages in Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- Residents say poor tribal families rely on nearby, lower-cost practitioners because traveling to towns for treatment is difficult.
- District
- Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh
- Reported locations
- Petlawad, Thandla, Meghnagar, Ranapur and surrounding villages
- Main allegation
- People without proper medical qualifications or registration are allegedly running clinics
- Reported treatments
- Medicines, injections, high-dose antibiotics and steroid injections
- Residents’ requests
- Clinic inspections, qualification and registration verification, and legal action
- Affected population
- Poor tribal families in remote areas
- Healthcare concern
- Limited access to easily reachable government medical services