Jhanjharpur, Madhubani: The revocation of Apex Hospital's license, located near Mohana Zero Mile on NH-27 in Jhanjharpur, has become a major topic of discussion in the town. While many have welcomed this action, some are calling the Madhubani Civil Surgeon's move insufficient.

Local sources, speaking anonymously, revealed that similar incidents of irregularities have occurred in several private hospitals in Jhanjharpur even before Apex, but these matters were often suppressed at the local level. Residents allege that in cases of maternal and infant deaths, protests, and vandalism, the health department and local administration frequently evade responsibility by stating that 'the victim's family did not file an application.' Consequently, these cases are shelved.

Locals claim that approximately a dozen illegal nursing homes are operating in Jhanjharpur, where incidents of maternal and infant deaths frequently lead to public uproar. After such events, the police arrive and maintain peace for up to 24 hours. However, the health department, which is responsible for oversight, only initiates an investigation 36 hours later. It is alleged that these nursing homes are given 24 hours to 3 days to submit their documents, and the public never learns whether the documents were submitted. Soon after, the same operators reopen their businesses under a new name, board, and location.

Residents directly accuse the health department of complicity, asserting that nursing homes or diagnostic centers are reopened elsewhere with changed identities due to the department's consent. They claim that certain long-serving officials and staff members within the department are enabling this ongoing illegal activity. Questions are being raised about why no concrete action has been taken against other hospitals investigated before Apex, casting serious doubts on the health department's operational integrity.