Archive · 9 Dec 2025
DM&HO Warns Against Illegal Gender Tests
A health officer in Nagarkurnool town warned that strict action will be taken against any medical center that performs illegal gender tests.
He and his team visited several clinics and scanning centers to check their records and ensure they follow the rules.
They looked at the services provided, patient records, and fees charged.
The officer emphasized that any facility found conducting gender identification tests will face legal consequences.
This action aims to prevent illegal gender determination tests and ensure that all medical facilities follow the law.
District Medical and Health Officer Dr. K. Ravikumar issued a stern warning against illegal gender determination tests.
Surprise inspections were conducted at six medical facilities in Nagarkurnool town.
The inspections focused on services, patient records, fees, and pregnant women undergoing scans.
Any facility found conducting gender identification tests will face strict legal action.
The inspections were carried out in accordance with the Clinical Establishment Act guidelines.
- Who
- District Medical and Health Officer Dr. K. Ravikumar, along with District PRO Rajagopala Chari and Health Educator Narasimha
- What
- Surprise inspections of medical facilities to ensure compliance with the Clinical Establishment Act and to prevent illegal gender determination tests
- When
- On Tuesday
- Where
- Nagarkurnool town
- Why
- To enforce adherence to guidelines and prevent illegal gender determination tests
- Authorities Involved
- District Medical and Health Officer Dr. K. Ravikumar, District PRO Rajagopala Chari, Health Educator Narasimha
- Location
- Nagarkurnool town
- Date of Inspections
- Tuesday
- Facilities Inspected
- Vihana Scanning Center, Praja Nursing Home, Sridevi City Scanning Center, Rudra Dental Clinic, Balaji Diagnostic Center, Krupa Physiotherapy Center
- Legal Framework
- Clinical Establishment Act
- Focus of Inspection
- Services, patient records, fees, pregnant women scans
- Action Threatened
- Strict legal action against illegal gender determination tests