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Telangana Govt plans tough action against errant IVF centres
In Short
- Health Minister Damodara Raja Narasimha directs officials to shut centres linked to illegal egg procurement
- Medical licences of doctors involved may be cancelled
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TG Govt plans tough action against errant IVF centres
Hyderabad: Health Minister C Damodara Raja Narasimha on Friday said that the government was taking stringent measures to curb the malpractices and exploitation occurring under the guise of IVF centres in the state and directed the officials to deal firmly with private IVF centres engaging in such illicit activities.
Raja Narsimha further instructed that steps be taken to permanently shut down private IVF centres found to have links with gangs involved in the illegal procurement of oocytes (eggs). Additionally, he ordered an examination of the possibility of permanently revoking the medical licences of doctors complicit in these illegal acts.
The minister noted that the government had previously intervened to stop irregularities at Srushti Fertility Centre and has now successfully identified and apprehended a gang involved in the illegal procurement of oocytes.
He said that Health Department officials, in coordination with the police, were maintaining continuous surveillance and conducting regular inspections. The minister held a review meeting with senior Health Department officials on Friday regarding these matters.
Officials briefed the minister on the details regarding the case of illegal egg (oocyte) procurement. The minister directed that a comprehensive investigation be conducted into the individuals and organisations involved, and that strict legal action be taken against those found guilty.
He directed the health department officials to provide full cooperation to the police during the investigation. Regarding doctors involved in these illicit activities, he specified that consultations should be held with the State Medical Council and the National Medical Council to recommend the cancellation of their medical licences in accordance with the regulations.
The minister emphasised the need to further strengthen the implementation of laws concerning surrogacy and Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART). He instructed the Principal Secretary of the Health Department to form an expert committee to study the practices and measures adopted by other states in the implementation of these laws. He also suggested exploring the possibility of formulating additional regulatory measures and guidelines at the state level, within the framework of the existing central laws.
The minister ordered continuous monitoring of the operations of private IVF centres and directed that strict action be taken against any institutions that violate the regulations. Furthermore, he instructed officials from the Drug Control Authority to maintain rigorous surveillance over the entire lifecycle of medicines used in IVF treatments from their manufacturing to their sale.
