The directorate of CGHS, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, has clarified that the Central Government Health Scheme’s (CGHS) wellness centres will remain open from August 27 to 31, 2026, as per their regular working schedules. The clarification comes after a fake notice claiming that the centres would remain closed during these five days started circulating.
The Press Information Bureau’s (PIB) Fact Check team has also informed that a notice is being widely circulated on social media claiming that CGHS wellness centres/dispensaries will remain closed from August 27-31, 2026, due to the deployment of medical officers for NEET-PG examination duty.
The PIB Fact Check team also confirmed that the notice has neither been issued nor authorised by the Directorate of CGHS.
