UP Woman Conceives 2 Years After Sterilization; Health Dept Orders Probe

• A woman in Deoria, UP, conceived nearly two years after undergoing a sterilization procedure on March 5, 2024.
• The woman, from Tarkulwa police station area, conceived again about one and a half years after the tubectomy.
• She approached the community health center for her sterilization certificate but was allegedly declined, prompting her to complain to the CMO.
• Additional Chief Medical Officer A K Shahi stated that pregnancy after sterilization is reported in 1-2% of cases.
• Officials confirmed that admissible compensation would be provided if the affected woman informs the department in time, and further action will follow the complaint.