Rapid Summary
- NTR District Medical and Health Officer (DM&HO) Dr.M. Suhasini led an inspection of the worldwide Srusthi Fertility and Research Center near Benz Circle in Vijayawada on Monday,July 28,2025.
- The inspection was linked to a case involving accusations of child trafficking and a surrogacy racket against the same fertility centre in Hyderabad.
- During the visit, the centre was found closed, with its signboard removed, and no staff present at the premises.
- The team questioned Embryologist Y. Kishore Babu regarding registration details and records from some case sheets discovered onsite. It was noted that permission granted by the government for operating under ‘Universal Health Care Services’ had been used to run a fertility-related facility instead.
- laboratories were locked,with no specialists or administrative staff available during this inspection.
- A report on findings is set to be submitted to the district Collector for further action.
- Police officials are also conducting inquiries into activities at this fertility centre as part of their investigation into alleged illegal practices.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The ongoing investigation into allegations against a fertility research facility underscores important legal and ethical responsibilities tied to health care services in India – particularly concerning sensitive fields like surrogacy and reproductive health technology. Observations from both medical officers and police hint at administrative lapses or possible mismanagement within regulatory frameworks applicable here.
Such cases carry implications for trust in private healthcare institutions and also state oversight mechanisms meant to safeguard patients’ welfare while minimizing risks of exploitation or criminal misuse of such services-an area requiring consistent vigilance nationwide.Read more: