Under the Sindh Health Care Commission (SHCC) ACT 2013, the SHCC is regulatory authority responsible for
improving the quality of healthcare service delivery across Sindh and empowered to initiate action against
non-compliant facilities.
All Drug Treatment and Rehabilitation Centres operating in the Province of Sindh are hereby directed to
immediately register their healthcare establishments under Section 13 of the SHCC Act, 2013. The registered
facilities must to clearly de ne their scope of services, being provided to the patients. They also have to
provide evidence of availability of adequate infrastructure and quali ed competent sta and necessary
equipment within 15 days of the publication of this notice.
In case any centre fails to register or submit the required details with the SHCC within the stipulated time, the
Commission shall initiate action against such non-compliant facilities, that may include, but is not limited to,
imposition of penalty, closure of facility according to SHCC ACT 2013. Moreover, in case of any malpractice or
illegitimate activity found at the facility, FIR will be registered to initiate necessary legal action.
Drug rehabilitation services provided by non-quali ed personnel is illegal and liable for punishment as per
SHCC Act & Regulations.
The public is also advised to report any grievance about drug rehabilitation centers with their identification to
info@shcc.org.pk, ddcom@shcc.org.pk
