New Format for Consent Forms Proposed Under PCPNDT Act
This proposed new consent will be required for all invasive or non- invasive techniques, tests or procedures. The new proposed consent form seeks to explicitly include consent from the husband, partner or father of the patient. Such consent also expressly states that breach of the consent shall make such person liable to be penalized under the Act.
Great Overhaul Proposed In Application and Registration Forms Under PCPNDT
The new proposed form seeks detailed information about the applicant, the facility, and the services offered. It also includes specific requirements for the disposal of old ultrasound machines and other equipment to prevent their misuse for sex determination. Additionally, the proposed revised certificate will specifically mention the procedures that are not specified in the current certificates such as echocardiography, ophthalmology, urology, veterinary purposes, etc.
Fixed Timelines Proposed For Registration and Renewal Under PNDT Act
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW) is proposing to regulate processing time for registration and renewal applications under the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PC&PNDT) Act, 1994. The proposed amendments aim to expedite the decision-making process for registration and renewal applications, with a target turnaround time of 70 days.
Stricter Rules Proposed for Disposal of Ultrasound Machines
Ultrasound clinics and imaging centers will be required to inform authorities within seven days of disposing of old, unused or obsolete ultrasound machines or imaging machines. Renewal of licenses for facilities operating these machines will be contingent upon the proper disposal of old machines. Additionally, there will be no permission granted for addition or procurement of a new machines until old machines are disposed in prescribed manner.
Union Health Minister addresses Gender Discrimination in India
The Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, chaired the 29th meeting of the Central Supervisory Board (CSB). The central focus of the meeting was the concerning decline in the Child Sex Ratio (CSR) and Sex Ratio at Birth (SRB) in the country, highlighting the ongoing battle against sex-based discrimination and its consequences, including sex selection and pre-birth elimination.
MoHFW organises Swasthya Chintan Shivir
The aim of the event was to achieve last-mile connectivity in health services. The participants have engaged in comprehensive discussions on the current state of the health sector in India and the path forward to ensure universal health coverage.
