High Court orders board to weigh MTP for survivor

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A medical board will decide if a cancer survivor can undergo a medical termination of pregnancy (MTP) at 24+ weeks, as ordered by the High Court. This decision follows a legal challenge. The High Court directed the medical board to assess the woman's health and the viability of the fetus. The court's intervention is due to the gestational age exceeding the typical legal limit for MTPs. The case highlights the complexities surrounding reproductive rights and medical ethics in situations involving a cancer survivor. The final decision will have significant implications.


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