PC-PNDT officials to scan diagnostic centres on genetic testing
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Rising concerns amongst the Pune’s Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PC-PNDT) committee to control the malpractice of sex determination has lead the authorities to keep a close tab on the city’s pathological labs on the issue.
The authorities believe that while there is now an increased awareness about the sex determination and the ACT supporting the cause; however, the stakeholders determined to follow this malpractice are finding new ways to get the genders test done. As a result, there is move towards inclusion of the many pathological labs in the system; with a rising number of clinics or labs, which collect blood samples for DNA testing and sending it further to foreign countries where sex determination is allowed.
One of the committee members is reported to have implied that they are likely to include the labs in the purview of their vigil act very soon. This move comes in addition to including assisted reproductive technology (ART) and in vitro fertilisation (IVF) centres in the list drawn by the vigil administration.
As an immediate redressal to the situation, the authorities are planning to conduct a series of surprise checks and raids on the pathological laboratories.
The authorities believe that while there is now an increased awareness about the sex determination and the ACT supporting the cause; however, the stakeholders determined to follow this malpractice are finding new ways to get the genders test done. As a result, there is move towards inclusion of the many pathological labs in the system; with a rising number of clinics or labs, which collect blood samples for DNA testing and sending it further to foreign countries where sex determination is allowed.
One of the committee members is reported to have implied that they are likely to include the labs in the purview of their vigil act very soon. This move comes in addition to including assisted reproductive technology (ART) and in vitro fertilisation (IVF) centres in the list drawn by the vigil administration.
As an immediate redressal to the situation, the authorities are planning to conduct a series of surprise checks and raids on the pathological laboratories.
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