Aisha Hospital in Tamale delivers first IVF baby
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Tamale’s Aisha Hospital delivers first IVF baby, commissions dialysis unit
Aisha Hospital in Tamale has successfully delivered its first In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) baby and commissioned a new dialysis unit, marking a major milestone in specialist healthcare delivery in Northern Ghana.
The development is expected to improve access to advanced fertility and renal care while reducing the need for patients in the northern sector to travel to Accra and other parts of the country for specialised treatment.
The milestone was celebrated at an event themed “A Celebration of Hope, Healing and New Beginnings,” attended by government officials, healthcare professionals, traditional leaders, business executives and other stakeholders.
First IVF baby brings hope to families
The successful delivery represents a major achievement for Aisha Hospital’s Fertility Centre and provides new opportunities for couples facing infertility in Northern Ghana.
For years, many patients seeking assisted reproductive services have had to travel long distances to access IVF treatment. The hospital said the successful delivery demonstrates that advanced reproductive healthcare can now be provided closer to families in the northern part of the country.
Founder and Chairman of Aisha Hospital, Chief Dr Doli-Wura Zakaria, described the occasion as one of the most fulfilling moments of his life.
He said the expansion of specialist services was aimed at restoring hope to families and ensuring that people in Northern Ghana have access to quality healthcare.
“What we celebrate today is not merely the opening of new medical services; it is the restoration of hope to families, the preservation of lives, and a reaffirmation that our people deserve access to world-class specialist healthcare.”
New dialysis unit commissioned
The hospital also commissioned a new Dialysis Unit as part of efforts to expand access to renal care in the northern sector.
The introduction of the service is expected to provide patients with greater access to specialised treatment without the need to travel outside the region.
Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, commended the management of Aisha Hospital for investing in specialist healthcare services.
He said the establishment of IVF and dialysis services in Tamale would help reduce the burden on patients and families who previously had to travel to other parts of the country for treatment.
Hospital plans further expansion
Chief Dr Doli-Wura Zakaria disclosed that the hospital plans to expand its capacity significantly in the coming years.
By 2027, management aims to develop the facility into a 250-bed hospital and expand its VIP ward to 50 beds to meet increasing demand.
The hospital also has a broader target of establishing more than 30 specialist healthcare centres by 2030.
According to management, the expansion is intended to position Northern Ghana as a destination for medical tourism, serving patients from Ghana and other countries.
The planned expansion is also expected to create more than 2,500 jobs, linking investment in specialist healthcare with employment creation and economic development in the northern sector.
The successful delivery of Aisha Hospital’s first IVF baby and the commissioning of its dialysis unit therefore mark significant steps in the hospital’s expansion of specialist healthcare services in Northern Ghana.
