…Gifts newly born triplets scholarships, others
The Alliance Hospital Friday announced a significant breakthrough in the hospital’s Invitro Fertilization (IVF) program with the birth of its first set of triplets.
The milestone according to its Chief Medical Director, Dr. Christopher Otabor, was achieved just over a year after the cutting-edge IVF center was inaugurated by Ordinary President Ahmed Isah of Berekete family.
Currently, the IVF center is overseeing nearly fifteen ongoing pregnancies, with the birth of the triplets marking a particularly jubilant occasion.
“We are pleased to report a 70% success rate in our IVF procedures, a remarkable feat considering that global success rates typically fall within the range of 35% to 40%,”Dr. Otabor declared.
Earlier, the MD shared the story of a woman from Canada who successfully conceived after multiple unsuccessful IVF attempts in her home country.
Dr. Otabor attributed the hospital’s success to its investment in top-tier equipment and dedicated staff.
“Excellence in performance is contingent upon excellence in learning and effort,” he noted, underscoring the hospital’s unwavering dedication to quality.
“In addition to IVF procedures, the hospital also performs intricate surgeries such as hip replacements and spine surgeries, showcasing its extensive medical capabilities.” he said.
In honor of the birth of the triplets, Alliance Hospital presented the family with walkers, among other gifts, and introduced a scholarship program. Each child will receive ₦100,000 annually for primary and secondary education, and ₦300,000 annually for university education.
“While we may not fund their education at esteemed institutions like Harvard, this financial aid will significantly alleviate their educational expenses,”Otabor explained further.
Making a remark at the occasion, the Guest of Honor, Ordinary President Ahmed Isah, who was represented by his Personal Assistant, Barrister Pamella Pius, stated, “This development will bring joy to many households that have struggled with infertility for years.”
“Today, we celebrate the first IVF babies born at Alliance Hospital. It is a moment of elation for us at Human Rights Radio and Television to witness not just one, but three babies welcomed into the world simultaneously.
“I can envision the happiness in this household that has been childless for the past decade and now welcomes three children.
” That is a triple blessing. One of the aspirations of Ordinary President has been fulfilled,”she added.
Dr. Mike Enokela, Head of the IVF Center, while expressing his happiness at the achievement, noted that the escalating demand for IVF services was due to increasing infertility rates, saying that the center has attracted clients from both Nigeria and beyond.
“Our success rates are impressive, and we have assisted numerously women from developed nations in conceiving when other centers were unsuccessful,” Enokela added.
Dr. Enokela thereafter commended the hospital’s Chief Medical Director for fostering the conducive environment essential for such aaccomplishments and for changing lives through its IVF program.
Meanwhile, the father of the triplets, Mr. Greg Osakwe, expressed his gratitude to God for the precious gifts.
Reminiscing on their arduous journey, he said : “Today, we rejoice that the Almighty has blessed us and wiped away our tears,”he expressed.
The medical centre is renowned for its advanced services such as pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) for couples at risk of genetic disorders and more.
