Mumbai-based gynaecologist appointed ISAR president

A city-based gynaecologist has been appointed the president of the Indian Society for Assisted Reproduction (ISAR).

Dr Duru Shah was appointed to the post during ISAR's annual function held at Gurugram yesterday. Haryana health minister Anil Vij was also present.

Speaking on the occasion, Shah emphasised on the need to include insurance coverage for infertility services to women in rural and urban areas.

"The insurance sector needs to be motivated to cover costs related to infertility treatments for women in urban areas who need to take a break from jobs in order to undergo treatment," she said.