A majority of government health centers in India lack basic infrastructure and equipment for treating infertility, says a survey by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). The survey was conducted by ICMR in 12 district hospitals (DHs), 24 Community Health Centers (CHCs), 48 Primary Health Centers (PHCs), and 48 sub-centers covering health facilities. The survey published in Indian Journal of Community Medicine revealed some shocking facts which are as follows: Lack of basic infrastructure and equipment Semen examination services were not available at 94% of PHCs and 79% of CHCs.
Advanced laboratory services were available in less than 42% of DHs and 8% of CHCs. Diagnostic laparoscopy and hysteroscopy were available only in 25% and 8% of DHs, respectively. Drugs such as clomiphene citrate, gonadotropins, and bromocriptine, used for the treatment of infertility, were not available…
