IVF Centre will be started in AIIMS Bhopal by the end of this year, which will bring the joy of a child to the childless couple and the people of the state and the adjoining areas will get the facility of test tube baby.

Executive Director Prof. (Dr) Ajai Singh said this while inaugurating a CME on the topic of "In-vitro embryo development and storage in IVF" and a workshop on "Role of IVF skills laboratory with simulator on ovum pick-up and embryo transfer in IVF" at AIIMS Bhopal on Friday on the occasion of World IVF/Embryologist Day.

Prof Singh stressed on the importance of necessary counseling for couples struggling with the problem of infertility and emphasized on timely evaluation of infertility in the male partner. "IVF is a remarkable advancement in reproductive medicine that offers hope to couples who have struggled to conceive naturally. Our new centre will provide state-of-the-art facilities and expert care, ensuring that more couples can experience the joy of parenthood" said Prof. Singh.

IVF i.e. In Vitro Fertilization is also commonly known as Test Tube Baby. It is an artificial means of conception for couples who have failed to conceive naturally. According to the World Health Organization, about 40 million couples and 180 million people have faced problems like infertility across the world. About 4 million children have been born through ART i.e. Assisted Reproductive Technology.

Earlier, Dr. K. Pushpa Latha, Head of Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, said that the celebration of this day started in 1978, when the first test tube baby was born through IVF. IVF treatment basically depends on the age of the patient and his health. During this, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Prabhakar Tiwari said that a total of 32 IVF centers are working in Madhya Pradesh. Executive Director of AIIMS Bhopal Prof. (Dr) Ajai Singh always supports in any aspect related to Public Health.

During the program, the experts also demonstrated the complications of IVF and the skills to deal with it to the participants. Apart from this, the entire process of IVF along with the protocols to be followed during this was also explained.