Aaj ke time me, fertility care affordable and accessible hona bahut zaroori ho gaya hai. WHO (World Health Organization) ne recently sabhi deshon ko strongly urge kiya hai ki woh fertility treatments ko affordable, accessible aur inclusive banayein. Yeh step sirf couples ke liye hi nahi, balki global health ecosystem ke liye bhi extremely important hai. Is article me hum dekhenge ki WHO ne aisa kyun kaha, kya challenges hain, aur countries ko kya steps lene chahiye.
Why WHO Is Calling for Global Action?
WHO ke mutabik, duniya bhar me crores couples infertility se struggle kar rahe hain, lekin unhe proper treatment mil hi nahi paata. Mostly because:
- cost bahut high hoti hai
- clinics limited hote hain
- awareness kam hoti hai
- stigma still exists
Yahi reason hai ki fertility care affordable and accessible banana ek global priority ban gaya hai. WHO ka kehna hai ki infertility ek medical condition hai, luxury nahi. Isliye treatment bhi accessible hona chahiye.
The High Cost of Fertility Treatment
IVF jaise treatments bahut expensive hote hain. Kayi countries me ek IVF cycle ki cost ₹1 lakh se ₹3 lakh tak hoti hai. Middle-class aur low-income families ke liye yeh cost emotionally painful and financially draining hoti hai.
WHO ka suggestion hai ki fertility care ko universal health coverage me include kiya jaye taaki logon ko out-of-pocket burden na jhelna pade.
Impact of Infertility on Mental Health
Infertility sirf physical struggle nahi, emotional journey bhi hoti hai. Research ke according, infertility se anxiety, depression aur relationship stress badh jata hai. Jab treatment bhi costly ho, toh problem aur bhi intense ho jati hai.
Yahi reason hai ki WHO ke hisaab se fertility care ko accessible banana ek human rights approach ka part hona chahiye.
Current Global Inequality in Fertility Treatment
Aaj bhi fertility services unevenly distributed hain:
- Developed countries → better technology, more clinics
- Developing countries → low access, high prices
Yeh inequality couples ko disadvantage me daal deti hai. WHO chahta hai ki sabhi countries is gap ko bridge karein.
Key Issues Noted by WHO
- Treatment availability low
- Cost extremely high
- Public awareness low
- Policies weak
- Social stigma high
What Countries Need to Do? (WHO Recommendations)
WHO ne kuch clear recommendations diye hain jisse fertility care improve ho sakti hai:
1. Treatment ko Health Coverage me include karo
IVF jaise treatments ko insurance plans me add karna hoga.
2. Public Fertility Clinics establish karo
Private clinics cost increase karte hain. Govt clinics affordability improve kar sakte hain.
3. Awareness programs launch karo
People ko early diagnosis aur treatment options ke baare me educate karna hoga.
4. Stigma ko reduce karo
Infertility par openly baat karne se social pressure kam hota hai.
5. Quality Standards improve karo
Safe, effective aur transparent fertility care provide karna essential hai.
Why Affordable Fertility Care Matters for Society
Fertility care accessible hone se sirf couples ko hi fayda nahi hota, balki poore society ko benefit milta hai:
- population imbalance reduce hota hai
- socio-economic growth barhta hai
- mental health improve hoti hai
- equal healthcare opportunities milte hain
Yeh ek strong future generation banane me help karta hai.
How Technology Can Make Treatment Cheaper
Aaj AI, robotics aur modern diagnostics ki wajah se fertility treatment continuously improve ho raha hai. Technology se:
- cost reduce hota hai
- success rates improve hote hain
- diagnosis fast hota hai
WHO chahta hai ki countries innovative methods adopt karein taaki treatment affordable ban sake.
India’s Fertility Care Situation
India me infertility rapidly increase ho rahi hai because of:
- lifestyle issues
- hormonal problems
- late marriages
- pollution
IVF cost bhi high hoti hai, jiske wajah se majority couples treatment nahi le paate. Agar India WHO guidelines follow kare, toh millions families ko life-changing relief mil sakta hai.
WHO ka yeh call-to-action ek powerful reminder hai ki fertility care affordable and accessible banaana har country ki responsibility hai. Jab fertility treatment sabke liye accessible hoga, tabhi couples apni dream family plan kar paayenge bina financial stress ke. Awareness, policy support aur cost reduction milkar hi ek fair healthcare system ban sakta hai.
