PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Care Commission (KP-HCC) has launched a crackdown on illegal aesthetic centres in Peshawar. One such outlet was sealed in Dabgari Gardens, a hub for private clinics in the city.
Dr Nadeem Akhtar, CEO of KP-HCC, said the commission held meetings with the industries, commerce, technical education, health, and labour departments to regulate these centres and protect people from health risks.
“These centres will be regulated under provincial laws to stop illegal operations,” he added.
He explained that establishments will be classified into two categories: aesthetic medical and surgical clinics, and beauty salons. The classification will depend on the type of services provided.
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“Aesthetic clinics that offer medical services must be registered with KP-HCC. Beauty salons providing cosmetic or non-medical services will be registered with the labour department under the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Shops and Establishment Act, 2015,” he said.
Dr Akhtar also highlighted that Section 25 of the Act covers registration of shops and establishments, issuing registration certificates, and maintaining official records.
