The recent action taken against three private hospitals in Nirmal district for registering a high number of cesarean deliveries is the first major step initiated by the Telangana Government against unnecessary C-sections.
The number of C-sections performed in the State is one of the highest across India, alarmingly more than 90% in a few districts. Sources said that health centres where a high number of such deliveries are conducted in the last few years have been identified.
The C-sections done by obstetricians and gynaecologists are being audited, and they would be asked for reasons to choose surgeries instead of normal deliveries.
