Israeli Health Ministry Investigates Fertility Clinic Over Egg Donation Mix-Up

The Israeli Ministry of Health is investigating a suspected fertility clinic error after a woman claimed her daughter was born from a different egg donor than the one she had selected. The couple required egg donation several years ago, and two years ago the woman gave birth to a daughter conceived through the clinic's process. Recently, she discovered that the child allegedly originated from another donor she had not chosen or been tested by.

The woman contacted Rafael Care, one of Israel's largest egg donation agencies working with many hospitals, which denied the allegations and stated the case was under thorough review. She subsequently filed a complaint with the Ministry of Health through attorney Galit Karner. Rafael Care emphasized that egg donor matching is a complex, multi-step process involving medical, genetic, and phenotypic data, and that all procedures comply with professional standards.

Rafael Care confirmed that when questions arose in 2026 regarding the donor data and embryos from the 2023 procedure, treatment was paused and investigated with medical and laboratory teams. The Ministry of Health reviewed the matter and approved continuation of treatment with existing embryos, subject to patient consent and medical team decisions. The agency stressed its commitment to responsibility, transparency, and patient sensitivity while maintaining confidentiality due to privacy laws.

This case adds to a series of fertility-related mishaps in Israel, highlighting concerns about oversight and accountability in the egg donation market. The Ministry of Health's ongoing investigation aims to clarify the circumstances and prevent future errors.