SC orders halt to commercial trading of women’s eggs for IVF
Summary
The Supreme Court of Nepal has ordered a halt to the commercial trade of women's eggs for IVF, following reports of illegal egg harvesting from underage girls by fertility clinics in Kathmandu.
Key Points
- The Supreme Court ordered a halt to commercial trading of women's eggs for IVF.
- The court cited concerns over exploitation of underage and adolescent girls.
- Two fertility clinics were accused of illegally collecting eggs from girls under 18 and selling them for up to Rs 2 million.
- The Ministry of Health endorsed new standards allowing egg extraction only for women aged 20-35, prohibiting forced or incentivised donations.
