Submit report on all abortion cases in Chittoor district, Collector directs officials
He was addressing a meeting on the implementation of the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act. Emphasising the importance of promoting safe and normal deliveries in government hospitals and primary health centres (PHCs), Mr. Sumit Kumar said that each PHC should aim to conduct at least 50 normal deliveries per month.
The Collector warned of disciplinary action against officials found negligent in their duties, especially those ignoring the activities of unqualified practitioners involved in illegal procedures. 'Centres violating medical norms must be shut down immediately,' he said.
He also directed ASHA workers, Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANMs), and Anganwadi staff to closely monitor abortion trends and report any suspicious activity confidentially.
Stressing the need for monthly inspections, public awareness campaigns, and coordinated departmental efforts, Mr. Sumit Kumar said that strong measures were necessary to curb sex determination practices. He warned that criminal proceedings would be initiated against violators and scanning centres found conducting illegal gender determination tests.
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