Concerns Over Sperm Donor with Genetic Mutation
December 10, 2025
The Health Ministry of Cyprus is aware of a sperm donor with a genetic mutation that increases the risk of cancer. This donor has fathered at least 197 children across Europe, but none have been born in Cyprus. The issue has been examined by the Council of Medically Assisted Reproduction. The donor was temporarily excluded in 2020 and has now been permanently banned by the European Sperm Bank. There are concerns regarding the health of the children conceived through this donor.