Nigeria’s IVF Industry faces regulatory crisis as lawmakers, doctors expose risks

…experts demand urgent legislation to curb exploitation, protect surrogate mothers, children
…as Circle Mom Fertility Foundation offers 10 free IVF slots
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja
Nigeria’s rapidly expanding assisted reproductive technology industry is facing growing scrutiny over alleged unethical practices, exploitation of vulnerable women and inadequate safeguards for couples seeking children, as medical experts, lawmakers, lawyers and mental health advocates demand urgent legislation.
The stakeholders, speaking at the first anniversary of Circle Mom Fertility Foundation in Abuja, warned that regulatory gaps in in-vitro fertilisation (IVF), surrogacy and other assisted reproducti...