Regions do well to agree on
anonymous donor fertility treatment rules, but Italy needs a law
on the matter, Health Minister Beatrice Lorenzin said Wednesday.
Legislation is needed on issues such as donor security,
capping the number of times sperm or eggs from a single donor
should be used, and setting up a national anonymous donor
registry, the minister explained.
There is currently "no authorized center" for this kind of
fertility treatment, said Lorenzin, adding that she has sent a
draft decree to parliament.
As well, the minister announced the launch of a new
fertility plan for Italy.
"Italy has had low or zero birth rate for years, and if it
goes on like this, our economy will be at risk," said Lorenzin.
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