High cost of infertility treatments puts financial strain on couples: ICMR-NIRRCH study
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Why in news
ICMR-NIRRCH released a study highlighting that the average out-of-pocket expenditure for one IVF cycle in India exceeds ₹1 lakh
Background
The ICMR-NIRRCH study involved 30 patients across three public and two private facilities. It found that female factors contribute to 46% of infertility cases and male factors account for 20%.
Facts for Prelims
- FactAverage out-of-pocket expenditure for one IVF cycle in India is over ₹1 lakh.
- FactFemale factors contribute to 46% of infertility cases; male factors account for 20%.
- SchemePradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PM-JAY) is the scheme proposed for IVF coverage.
- FactThe study recommended a coverage amount of ₹81,332 per IVF cycle under AB-PM-JAY.
- BodyICMR-NIRRCH: Indian Council of Medical Research-National Institute for Research in Reproductive and Child Health.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the socio-economic barriers to reproductive healthcare in India and evaluate the necessity of including infertility treatments under universal health insurance schemes.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Financial exclusion: High out-of-pocket costs creating a barrier to reproductive rights for low-income couples
- Public health burden: High prevalence of female-factor infertility requiring systemic clinical intervention
- Policy integration: Balancing fiscal sustainability of AB-PM-JAY with the rising demand for specialized fertility care
Keywords: Out-of-pocket expenditure · Reproductive health · Universal health coverage · Socio-economic barriers · Public health policy
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