Sri Lanka’s First Sperm Bank opens: Men urged to become donors
Sri Lanka has established its first-ever sperm bank at the Castle Street Hospital for Women in Colombo, offering new hope for individuals and couples facing fertility challenges.A sperm bank is a facility that collects, stores, and provides donated sperm for use in fertility treatments such as artificial insemination or in-vitro fertilization (IVF). It is widely used around the world to assist individuals and couples, including those with male infertility issues or single women seeking to conceive.
Hospital Director Dr. Ajith Kumara Danthanarayana stated that the service will be operated under strict privacy and confidentiality. He assured that both donor privacy and recipient confidentiality will be fully protected. Donors will be required to undergo a series of medical tests before making a donation to ensure safety and quality. The hospital has also called on the public to support the initiative by donating sperm, contributing to a significant step forward in reproductive health services in Sri Lanka.
