Sri Lanka, Oct. 8 -- The newly established sperm bank at Castle Street Hospital for Women in Colombo has produced encouraging results with ten women successfully conceiving through the facility's services, hospital officials said.

Hospital Director Dr. Ajith Kumara Danthanarayana told the Daily Mirror that the initiative marks a major breakthrough in addressing infertility among Sri Lankan couples and individuals.

"The sperm bank, which was launched recently, has already registered over 150 men as sperm donors. So far, ten women have conceived, and over 200 others are currently receiving support through this programme," Dr. Danthanarayana said.

He explained that the primary aim of the facility is to provide new hope for couples struggl...