Thousands of preserved human embryos will be disposed of next week following the implementation of a federal law that bars fertility clinics from conducting this medical procedure on religious grounds.The Dubai Gynaecology and Fertility Centre that stores an estimated 5,000 eggs fertilised through In-Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) will start the disposal procedure next week, according to a notice issued by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA). Another 5,000 frozen embryos are believed to be stored at the Al Tawam Hospital in Al Ain.
The law that was passed by the Federal National Council two years ago rejected the medical procedure on religious grounds, fearing mixing in the lineage.
It was also unclear how the fertilised eggs would be disposed of since DHA did not provide any details on the issue on Sunday. “Recognised scientific methods will be used to complete the procedure,” read the notice.
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