A review meeting of the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (P.C.P & D.T.) was chaired by District Magistrate cum Deputy Commissioner Ananya Mittal at the Collectorate Auditorium. The meeting focused on the evaluation and approval of ultrasound centers operating within the district.
After thorough scrutiny, the renewal of licenses for eight existing ultrasound centers was approved, along with the registration of two new centers. However, six applications for new ultrasound centers were rejected due to incomplete documentation.
Mittal emphasized the prohibition of sex determination at all ultrasound centers. He instructed officials to conduct regular inspections to ensure compliance with all regulatory criteria. A team of doctors, accompanied by a magistrate, will perform surprise inspections to enforce these directives.
In alignment with government guidelines, the movement of portable ultrasound machines within the district has been banned. Additionally, the presence of more than two doctors or technicians during examinations is prohibited. Mandatory signage must be displayed at all centers to communicate the illegality of sex determination and promote awareness against female foeticide.
Only pregnant women with prescriptions from registered doctors are to be examined. Examination reports must include comprehensive details of the center and the examination process, excluding any gender information. Licenses will be granted only to centers registered under the Clinical Regulation Act.
All ultrasound center managements are required to submit Form-F online between the 2nd and 4th of each month. The District Magistrate cum Deputy Commissioner urged the health department officials to ensure strict adherence to these rules.
The meeting was attended by PD ITDA Dipankar Choudhary, Civil Surgeon Dr. Jujhar Majhi, ACMO, DRCHO, District Tuberculosis Officer, Executive Magistrate David Balihar, District Public Relations Officer Panchanan Oraon, NGO representatives, and other concerned officers and stakeholders.
Mittal reiterated the importance of following these guidelines to prevent misuse of diagnostic techniques and to uphold ethical medical practices in the district.
