The Dark Side of India's Fertility Industry A recent investigation into alleged medical malpractice and exploitation of women in Maharashtra has exposed a sprawling network of illicit fertility clinics, unlicensed practitioners, and possible links to human trafficking.
What began as an inquiry into individual cases of wrongdoing has grown into a complex web of crime and corruption that threatens the integrity of India's medical sector.
India's fertility industry, driven by growing demand for assisted reproductive technologies (ART), has created an environment where profit often takes precedence over patient safety and ethics.