Hyderabad: Days after the Hyderabad police busted an alleged illegal commercial egg donation racket and rescued 43 women, health minister Damodar Rajanarsimha on Friday directed officials to examine the possibility of permanently cancelling the registrations of private IVF centres linked to the racket and the licences of doctors involved.
Officials briefed him on the recent arrest of a gang involved in the racket and the earlier irregularities reported at Srushti Fertility Centre. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Hyderabad | Silver Rate in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad | Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Petrol Price in Hyderabad | Diesel Price in Hyderabad | CNG Price in Hyderabad | LPG Price in Hyderabad Stay updated with the latest Hyderabad news.
He also stressed the need to strengthen the implementation of the Surrogacy and Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) laws,” a health official said. Ordering continuous monitoring of private IVF centres, the minister also asked the Drug Control Authority (DCA) to keep a close watch on medicines used in IVF treatment, from manufacturing to sale, and take strict action against violations. At a review meeting with senior health officials at the TGMSIDC office in Koti, the minister directed the health department to coordinate with police and extend full cooperation in investigating individuals and organisations involved in the illegal egg donation racket. “The minister also asked officials to consult TGMC and the NMC on disciplinary action against the doctors concerned. Download the TOI App.