Fact Check: A notice is currently going viral on social media claiming that CGHS Wellness Centres and dispensaries will remain closed from August 27 to August 31, 2026, due to the deployment of medical officers for NEET-PG exam duty. If you are a CGHS beneficiary and are worried after seeing this viral notice, this information is important.
Claim made in the viral notice
The notice circulating on social media claims that CGHS Wellness Centres will be closed for a few days because medical officers are being deployed for NEET-PG exam duty. This claim has sparked concern among people that CGHS services related to medical treatment and medicines might be suspended for a period.
PIB Fact Check shared a post on social media stating: “A notice is being widely circulated on social media claiming that CGHS Wellness Centres/Dispensaries will remain closed from 27 to 31 August 2026 due to deployment of Medical Officers for NEET-PG examination duty.”
❌ This claim is FAKE.
✅ The Directorate of CGHS has neither issued nor authorised the notice.
✅ All CGHS Wellness Centres will function as per their prescribed working schedule, without any disruption to services for beneficiaries.
📢 For authentic information related to the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, visit: https://mohfw.gov.in
⚠️ Stay alert and rely only on official sources for verified information.
🚨 FAKE NOTICE ALERT
A notice is being widely circulated on social media claiming that CGHS Wellness Centres/Dispensaries will remain closed from 27 to 31 August 2026 due to deployment of Medical Officers for NEET-PG examination duty.
❌ This claim is FAKE.
✅ The notice has… pic.twitter.com/9hnnVJzsiX
“>August 22, 2026
Claim found to be fake
PIB Fact Check investigated the claim and found it to be fake. If you see this notice on social media, there is no need to worry, and you should refrain from sharing it further. According to official information, CGHS Wellness Centres will continue to operate as scheduled, and the system for providing regular CGHS services to beneficiaries will remain uninterrupted.
Beware of viral notices
Nowadays, fake notices regarding government services spread rapidly on social media. Often, the notice looks exactly like an official government document, leading people to trust it readily. Therefore, before forwarding any government notice, verify the information on the official website or with the concerned government department.