What happened
WHO published its first global guideline for preventing, diagnosing and treating infertility. It calls for fertility care to be integrated into national strategies and financing, with treatment progressing according to clinical findings and patient preferences.
Why it matters
Fertility innovation often reaches people through high-cost private markets. A global standard that includes prevention, mental-health support and financing reframes access and quality as part of the clinical pathway.
What to watch
Country adoption, public financing, local adaptation, evidence gaps around preservation and third-party reproduction, and whether implementation reduces catastrophic out-of-pocket spending.
