'Ghost Pathologists' Haunt Maharashtra: MLA Manisha Kayande Raises Alarm Over Lab Technicians Signing Reports, Government Promises Action
Published on: March 4, 2026, 11 p.m. | Source: Free Press Journal
Shiv Sena MLA Manisha Kayande alleged that technicians are signing pathology reports across Maharashtra without authorisation, calling it malpractice. MAPPM claimed nearly 8,000 labs lack qualified pathologists. Health Minister Prakash Abitkar said the government will hold stakeholder meetings and consider legislative action.
