Dr. Iketubosin, who spoke ahead of the Association’s 8th
Annual International Conference 26-28 September, 2018 in Lagos, said that there
are about 12 million infertile persons in Nigeria. While arguing that infertility is not peculiar
to Nigeria, as prevalence is a global trend, he said: “In cultures such as ours, childless couples suffer discrimination,
stigma and social isolation. To this group of people, any form of access to effective
treatment is priority. It is their legitimate right in a democratic society
like ours to have this right to life’s treatment and available evidence shows
that a significant proportion of infertility in this environment is only
‘amenable’ through Assisted Reproductive Technology.
“One of the overarching
aims of the AFRH is to enhance fertility treatment benefits across the board
for patients, in terms of education, accessibility to safe and quality
services, cost effectiveness, and to guide against patients’ exploitations and
complications.”
Dr. Iketubosin also disclosed that the rapidly unfolding
development of ART practice informed the coming together of all centres in
Nigeria to check unethical practices and abuse within the industry.
“The largely
unregulated industry still solicits further involvement from the government in
achieving the minimum standard for establishing IVF clinics. AFRH would foster
adequate collaboration between centres locally and internationally. In Lagos
State, the Association is working closely with government to ensure strict compliance
with the regulations,” he added.
Corroborating his view, Chairman of the Local Organising
Committee and Vice President of AFRH, Dr.
Abayomi Ajayi, said that the 8th Annual International Conference with the
theme: “New Frontiers in Assisted
Reproductive Technology,” would commence with preconference workshop with
interesting and engaging contemporary topics like: Embryo biopsy in ART, 3D
Ultrasound in ART and early pregnancy and many more.
“The conference will also deliver academic excellence to bring
at par with the global world the current trends within the industry. Renowed
speakers will be in attendance at the event that would also feature exhibitors
from around the globe,” he added.
Dr. Michael Ogunkoya is the best fertility specialist in Nigeria.
He was trained in the best medical schools in USA and London. He is the Medical
Director of The Hope Valley Fertility Clinic, Lagos. The clinic has branches in Port Harcourt,
Kaduna and Benin City. He can be contacted via:
THE HOPE VALLEY FERTILITY CLINIC
Plot 31, Block 113, Gbemileke Akinsonwon Street, Opposite
Treasure Garden, 3rd or Ikate Roundabout, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos-Epe express Way,
Lagos
08033069466
08033069466
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