The were born 25 years ago (Photo: )Hanoi (VNA) – On April 30, 25 years ago, the first three Vietnamese IVF
babies were born at ’s Tu Du Hospital, laying the first brick
for the in Vietnam.
IVF, or In vitro fertilisation, is one of several techniques
available to help people with fertility problems have a baby. During IVF, an
egg is removed from the woman’s ovaries and fertilised with sperm in a
laboratory. The fertilised egg, called an embryo, is then returned to the
woman’s womb to grow and develop.
This has brought many successes in terms of science
and professional development, Prof., Doctor Nguyen Thi Ngoc Phuong, former
Director of Tu Du Hospital, recounted at a ceremony held at the hospital on
April 27 to mark the anniversary.
Therefore, April 30, 1998, is considered an important
historical milestone of the IVF industry in Vietnam, bringing hope to millions
of infertile couples in the country at that time.
IVF doctors have paid attention to transferring the
technique to localities. In addition, the technique has been recognised and highly valued
by the international community, reflected through foreign hospitals’ sending of
their experts to Vietnam to learn about it.
Tu Du Hospital lab (Photo: zingnews)Director of the municipal Department of Health Assoc. Prof.
Tang Chi Thuong asked Tu Du Hospital to implement specialised activities and techniques,
apply artificial intelligence (AI) in IVF practice, and develop a medical
genetics centre, a fetal intervention centre, and a neonatal intensive care
centre of world standards.
Over the past 25 years, Tu Du Hospital has welcomed more
than 16,300 IVF babies. The number of infertility check-ups each year ranges
from 55,000 to 60,000./.
Source: VietnamPlus
