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Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Tamil Nadu suspends organ transplant licence for 2 private hospitals
Tamil Nadu's health department has temporarily suspended the kidney transplant licences of two private hospitals — Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Institute of Medical Sciences and Hospital in Perambalur and Cethar Hospital in Trichy — following an internal inquiry based on complaints alleging the existence of a widespread illegal kidney trade racket, officials aware of the matter said on Thursday. Tamil Nadu suspends organ transplant licence for 2 private hospitals The preliminary probe was conducted by S Vineeth, director of Tamil Nadu Health Systems Reform Project (TNHSRP). Further investigation based on several statements circulated online by alleged kidney donors is currently underway, added the officials. The probe committee headed by Vineeth, comprised Dr R M Meenakshisundari, joint director (Legal), Directorate of Medical and Rural Health Services, Dr A Rajmohan, joint director of health services, Namakkal and Dr K Marimuthu, joint director of health services in Perambalur and Ariyalur. 'Based on the interim report filed by Dr Vineeth, the Directorate of Medical and Rural Health Services (DMS) invoked Section 16 (2) of the Transplantation of Human Organs Act, 1994, and ordered the temporary suspension of kidney transplant licences given to both hospitals,' a statement from the health department said. Health minister M Subramanian had on July 18 ordered an inquiry into the suspected kidney trafficking racket in Namakkal district. A police complaint was filed on the same day against a man identified as M Anandan on suspicion of brokering illegal kidney donations from poor labourers working in power loom units and dyeing mills in Pallipalayam in the last six months. Organ donations in the state are regulated by Transplant Authority of Tamil Nadu (TRANSTAN), which operates as per India's Transplantation of Human Organs Act, 1994. 'Only voluntary organ donation is permissible. Any selling of any organs is a serious crime,' the health minister said last Friday, adding, 'Anyone found involved in such crime will face action.' The probe has not yet revealed those who have engaged and been complicit in the crime and how much money was allegedly given to the workers, added the officials quoted above.
New Indian Express
24-07-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
TN suspends kidney transplant licences of two private hospitals over suspected racket
TIRUCHY: The Tamil Nadu government has temporarily suspended the kidney transplant licence granted to two private hospitals, Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Medical College Hospital in Perambalur and Cethar Hospital in Tiruchy, based on a preliminary inquiry into the suspected kidney sale racket in Namakkal district. In a press release issued on Wednesday, the state health department said the action was based on the report of a high-level committee constituted to probe into the alleged illegal transplant surgeries carried out at private hospitals in Tiruchy and Perambalur in the suspected racket. The probe committee headed by Dr S Vineeth, Director of Tamil Nadu Health Systems Project, also included Dr R M Meenakshisundari, Joint Director (Legal), Directorate of Medical and Rural Health Services; Dr A Rajmohan, Joint Director of Health Services, Namakkal; Dr K Marimuthu, Joint Director of Health Services, Perambalur and Ariyalur; and Seetharaman, DSP attached to health department. Dr Vineeth conducted inspections at Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Medical College Hospital on Tuesday and other locations linked to the reported violations in Nammakal. A health department team led by R M Meenakshisundari also visited Cethar Hospital in Tiruchy on July 18, the release said. Based on the interim report filed by Dr Vineeth, the Directorate of Medical and Rural Health Services (DMS) invoked Section 16 (2) of the Transplantation of Human Organs Act, 1994, and ordered the suspension of kidney transplant licences given to both hospitals temporarily. The press release did not specify how the hospitals were involved in the racket or whether they had monetarily benefited. When TNIE contacted Dr P Senthilkumar, IAS, Principal Secretary to the Government, Health and Family Welfare Department, he was unavailable for comment.
The Hindu
23-07-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Kidney transplant licenses of two private hospitals suspended
The Directorate of Medical and Rural Health Services (DMS) has suspended the kidney transplant licence of Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Medical College and Hospital, Perambalur, and Cethar Hospital, Tiruchi, in connection with an alleged kidney sale racket in Namakkal. In a press release issued on Wednesday, the Health Department said that following reports of illegal kidney transplants, S. Vineeth, project director of Tamil Nadu Health Systems Project, was ordered to conduct an inquiry and submit a report. Following this, Dr. Vineeth, along with R.M. Meenakshi Sundari, joint director, DMS, Chennai; A. Rajmohan, joint director of medical and rural health services, Namakkal; K. Marimuthu, joint director of medical and rural health services, Perambalur and Ariyalur; and Seetharaman, Deputy Superintendent of Police, conducted an inquiry at the two hospitals and the affected areas. Dr. Vineeth submitted a preliminary report to the government, based on which the DMS had ordered the suspension of the kidney transplant licence of the two hospitals under Section 16 (2) of the Transplantation of Human Organs Act, 1994, keeping in mind the welfare of the public, the release said.
The Hindu
10-07-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Minister Mano Thangaraj inaugurates skill development programme focusing on strengthening and implementation of PCPNDT Act-1994
Minister of Dairy Development T. Mano Thangaraj inaugurated the skill development programme for doctors in Nagercoil on Thursday. The programme, focused on strengthening and implementation of Pre Consumption and Pre Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act 1994, was organised by the Directorate of Medical and Rural Health Services. Speaking at the event, Mr. Mano Thangaraj emphasised that the training camp was being conducted to ensure that all medical professionals understand the provisions of the law and the Tamil Nadu government's goal of achieving a balanced gender ratio. He said, 'According to the National Family Health Survey-5 (2019-2020), the child sex ratio in our country India is 929. In Tamil Nadu, it stands at 950 and in our district, it is 966.' He pointed out that the declining child sex ratio was a result of gender discrimination, including the parents preferring male children and selective abortions. The Minister highlighted the various initiatives undertaken by Tamil Nadu government to increase the gender ratio. These include 33% reservation for women in employment, 50% for women in rural local body posts, schemes such as Pudhumai Penn, Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy Maternity benefit scheme, Thozhi Hostels, Women's Right Grant Scheme etc,. He further explained that under the PCPNDT Act 1994, doctors were only permitted to assess the growth of the fetus, detect heartbeat and identify any abnormalities. Mr. Mano Thangaraj urged both government and private doctors, as well as scan centre staff not to disclose the gender of the foetus and to spread awareness about legal consequences of violating the Act. Doctors from Kanniyakumari, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Tenkasi and Virdhunagar district participated in the programme. Kanniyakumari District Collector R. Alagumeena, J. Rajamoorthy, Director of Medical and Rural Health Services and other officials were present at the event.
Time of India
05-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Nullifying violations of PCPNDT Act should be ensured, says Coimbatore collector
Coimbatore: Dr R M Meenakshi Sundari, the joint director (Acts) of the Directorate of Medical and Rural Health Services (DM&RHS), Chennai, has stressed the need to strictly enforce the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act. "Although the Act is in force, achieving 100% compliance remains a challenge," Dr Sundari said while addressing a one-day training programme for medical staff from across the Coimbatore region in the city on Thursday. Health officials, medical practitioners, and representatives of diagnostic centres from both government and private sectors from Tirupur, Nilgiris, Erode and Coimbatore districts participated in the programme. District collector Pavankumar G Giriyappanavar released an exclusive PCPNDT Act book during the programme. While addressing the participants, the collector said, "The Act pertains to addressing the ethical and social issues of sex determination of a child. Due to the effective enforcement of this Act, Tamil Nadu has been showing a better sex ratio when compared to other states. Even then, achieving 100% compliance and nullifying violations of this Act should be ensured, for which the training programme is necessary. The programme is organised to underscore the legal nuances and provide a platform to discuss the improvements or changes required in the Act. " Dr Sundari presented a few litigation cases from 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2008 that led to streamlining the Act and providing clarity on its enforcement.
