The civic administration of Nashik in Maharashtra has appointed 30 squads to inspect hospitals, clinics, sonography and abortion centers in the city following the recent government resolution (GR). The initiative has been started to weed out health care units that are operating without valid registrations or licenses. The state government's GR comes in the wake of the Mhaisal illegal abortion racket. Accordingly, the municipal corporation has decided to inspect all hospitals, clinics, sonography and abortion centers in the city.
"Around 30 squads have been formed to inspect all city hospitals and clinics. The drive will continue till April 15," said a statement released by the medical department of the Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC). Section 3 of the Bombay Nursing home Registration Act 1949 states that it is mandatory for every hospital to seek a valid registration from the local…