World faces sperm shortages;Time for India’s Vicky donors to step in

This is not to be laughed at; it is pretty serious. The world is facing acute shortage of sperms and according to a CNN report, women in several countries are visiting fertility countries but demand far outstrips supplies. Time for India’s Vicky donors to step in. 

Also time for our health regulators, policy makers to think about it  in a serious way.
With a young population, India  can fill in the sperm shortage gap. Nothing morally or legally wrong, because when huge racket is carried out in illegal organ transplant, why can’t sperm banks, fertility clinics be encouraged with top of the order regulation in place. After all, as CNN reported ,  Denmark based Cryos International exports 96 per cent of its production and helps child-less couples in over 80 countries with over 1,000 donors on its panel.

According to this report, donors are paid USD 15-76 per donation. After testing and sampling, a vial can sell between USD 45 and USD 1137  depending on the profile and potency of the donors, the report pointed out.  

The shortage of sperms is so severe in Britain that its government has set up a sperm bank and is airing ads on radios to recruit donors. There are shortages reported in the US, News Zealand, Israel and China. All these countries suffer from demographic disadvantage with ageing population.

Now is the chance for the much touted demographic dividend. Over 40 per cent of India’s male population is between the age of 25 and 54 years. Let some licenses be issued to top rated world class firms who will swear by the legal, ethical practices . Should not be problems with the donors if their identity is protected.

Time India left its imprint on the world, literally !   

Pic: courtesy Fortis Fertility Centre