The brain drain first, now the egg drain

12 February 2016 - 03:05
By Katharine Child

Australia is not only benefiting from South Africa's brain drain, it is getting our women's eggs too. Four South African women are flying to Brisbane this month to donate their eggs to women who need them to fall pregnant.Australian law prohibits egg or sperm donors from profiting from their donation and critics say the A$2500 the South Africans will get in living expenses for a fortnight constitutes payment.

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