Illegal oocyte collection racket: 27 ART centres inspected across Telangana, notices issued to seven hospitals

HYDERABAD The Telangana Health Department has intensified its investigation into the alleged illegal oocyte (egg) collection racket, with inspections conducted at 27 of the 44 identified Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) facilities across the State. Officials have detected 13 regulatory violations in seven hospitals and issued show-cause notices to their managements.

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/43-women-rescued-in-illegal-human-egg-harvesting-racket-in-hyderabad/article71650084.ece Health Minister C. Damodar Rajanarasimha has directed the department to conduct a comprehensive investigation into alleged illegal activities being carried out under the guise of oocyte collection and initiate stringent action against institutions and individuals found violating prescribed regulations.

Acting on the Minister’s directions, task force teams have been inspecting IVF centres across the State for the past four days. Inspections at the remaining facilities are continuing.