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UAE needs more fertility centres: MoH official

Talking to Khaleej Times on the sidelines of the conference on the recent advances in fertility treatment organised by the conference secretariat of the Gulf Medical College (GMC), Ajman, Dr Kalthoom Hassan, consultant family physician and Head of the Maternal and Child Health Centre, Ras Al Khaimah Medical District, MoH, said the incidences of infertility were rapidly increasing in the country.

The conference was attended by Hamad Taryem Al Shamsi, Head of Ajman Medical District, and was held in association with Gunasheela IVF Centre, Bangalore.

“There is an urgent need for more fertility centres all over the country. At present, there is one in Dubai, but that is not enough to meet the requirements of the people in the northern emirates,” she said.

“New centres are being planned by the MoH and the services allowed by Islam will be provided,” she said.

Meanwhile, Thumbay Moideen, president of the college, said, “We are planning to set up a fertility centre at our hospital. In the near future, we also propose to start an IVF Institute in Ajman. We are in the process of seeking necessary approvals from the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and Ministry of Health.”

Over 150 doctors from across the UAE attended the conference. Topics like incidence of infertility, intra-uterine insemination, induction of ovulation and male infertility were discussed.

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