Mangalore hospitals fined for not renewing health department registration

The Karnataka health department has imposed penalties on a number of hospitals in Mangalore for not completing the mandatory renewal of their registration certificates. The enforcement action follows a routine audit that identified the lapse in compliance. Hospital administrators were notified of the fines and instructed to submit the required documents to regularise their status. Officials said the move aims to ensure that all medical facilities meet regulatory standards and protect patient safety. The affected institutions are expected to pay the fines and complete the renewal process within the stipulated timeframe.