The Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) has debunked a fraudulent notice claiming wellness centres would close from August 27-31 due to NEET PG 2026 duties. The department confirmed that all services will continue as scheduled.

  • CGHS has officially debunked the fake notice regarding center closures.
  • Wellness centres will remain operational as per their regular schedule from August 27-31.
  • The NEET PG 2026 exam is scheduled for August 30, 2026.
  • Beneficiaries are urged to use only official channels for information.

New Delhi: The Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) on Saturday issued a strong clarification regarding a viral, unauthorized notice. The fraudulent notice claimed that CGHS wellness centres would remain closed from August 27 to August 31 due to the deployment of medical officers for the upcoming NEET PG 2026 examination duty.

In an official circular, the Directorate of CGHS stated that the notice, which maliciously used the CGHS name and logo, was neither issued nor authorized by the department. The authorities emphasized that the contents of the notice are entirely false and misleading.

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Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that such misinformation can cause significant panic among millions of beneficiaries, particularly senior citizens and chronic patients who rely on these wellness centres for their daily medical needs. Ensuring the continuity of healthcare services is vital for public trust.

Timely debunking of misinformation is critical to prevent disruption in essential public healthcare services.

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) is set to conduct the NEET PG 2026 exam on August 30, 2026. While medical officers may be deployed for exam duties, the CGHS directorate has assured that administrative arrangements will be made to ensure that service delivery to beneficiaries remains uninterrupted.

Additional directors across various jurisdictions have been instructed to communicate this clarification to all staff and beneficiaries. Furthermore, they have been directed to ensure that no CGHS office displays or circulates the unauthorized notice.

Historical Background

The Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) is a flagship healthcare program in India designed to provide comprehensive medical facilities to central government employees, pensioners, and their dependents. It operates through a vast network of wellness centres and empanelled hospitals across the country.

Did You Know?: Beneficiaries can now manage their healthcare needs and appointments through the official myCGHS 2.0 mobile application.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Are CGHS wellness centres closing for NEET PG duty?
No, all wellness centres will continue to function according to their prescribed working schedule.

2. How can I verify the authenticity of CGHS notices?
Always verify information through the official CGHS website or the myCGHS 2.0 application.