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The Jharkhand state health department has announced a major three-month inspection drive covering more than 1,000 diagnostic clinics to ensure strict PCPNDT Act compliance and curb illegal sex-selective practices. Consequently, health officials aim to eliminate illegal prenatal sex determination and correct widespread lapses in patient care. Specifically, the state will form dedicated district-level inspection and monitoring committees to execute this campaign.
This decisive action follows several recent violations where authorities sealed multiple non-compliant centres. For instance, authorities sealed a clinic in Garhwa last year after they discovered unauthorized ultrasound machinery. Additionally, officials closed two centres in Chatra for operating without qualified doctors on site. Therefore, healthcare providers must verify their registration documents to avoid administrative action.
To achieve this, the National Health Mission director directed civil surgeons to mandatorily inspect every registered facility within ninety days. Moreover, districts with a high density of clinics will deploy multiple specialized teams to expedite the process. Ultimately, clinical operators must prioritize thorough documentation to safeguard their licenses.
Q1: What is the main objective of the Jharkhand ultrasound clinic inspection drive?
The state health department aims to curb illegal prenatal sex determination, stop sex-selective practices, and address critical lapses in patient care.
Q2: What are the consequences for diagnostic centres violating the PCPNDT Act?
Authorities will immediately seal any clinics that fail to comply with the legal parameters and will initiate strict criminal proceedings against the violators.
Disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice or replace professional judgment. Refer to the latest local and national guidelines for clinical practice.
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