National Assembly Member Proposes Bill for Assisted Reproductive Technology Regulation
Summary
A resolution proposal in Nepal’s National Assembly seeks clear laws to regulate assisted reproductive technology and curb misuse in egg and sperm donation, storage, and trade. The proposal urges the government to create comprehensive rules within this fiscal year and improve monitoring of clinics and laboratories.
Key Points
- A resolution proposal has been registered in the National Assembly to regulate assisted reproductive technology in Nepal.
- The proposal says legal loopholes are enabling misuse, including unsafe egg extraction, illegal trade, and trafficking risks.
- It calls for clear legal provisions on egg and sperm donation, storage, use, import, export, and child rights protections.
- The proposal urges the Ministry of Health and Population to enact comprehensive regulations this fiscal year, citing a Supreme Court order from August 19, 2025.
