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Telangana Health Minister orders probe into alleged illegal oocyte collection activities

Hyderabad, Nov 10 (UNI) Telangana Health Minister Damodar Rajanarasimha has directed officials to conduct a comprehensive investigation into alleged illegal activities involving oocyte (egg) collection and take stringent action against IVF centres and individuals violating prescribed regulations.
Following his directions, task force teams constituted under GO Rt.No.176 have intensified inspections of IVF centres across Telangana. Of the 44 registered ART facilities identified in the State, inspections have been completed at 27 centres, where 13 regulatory violations were detected in seven hospitals. Show-cause notices have been issued to the managements concerned.
Inspections at the remaining facilities are underway. The Health Department is also examining records seized by the police and information sought from the National ART and Surrogacy Registry. The roles of doctors, IVF centres, intermediaries and women identified in connection with the case are being investigated.
Health officials visited the National ART and Surrogacy Registry in New Delhi on November 6 to obtain details of ART clinics and banks registered in Telangana.
The Department warned that oocyte collection must strictly comply with the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act and Rules. All ART clinics and banks must obtain mandatory registration and follow the prescribed guidelines.
The Minister advised women not to fall prey to misleading promises and financial inducements by intermediaries that could expose them to unauthorised medical procedures. The public has been urged to report suspected illegal activities to the respective District Medical and Health Officers, according to an official statement on Tuesday.
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