A new chapter in Uganda’s public health journey was written this week as Mulago Specialised Women and Neonatal Hospital safely delivered its second baby conceived through In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) a healthy 3.6-kilogram baby girl.
The announcement came from Dr. Diana Atwine, the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Health, who shared her excitement with Ugandans online.
“Great news! Our team at Mulago has safely delivered its second IVF baby. Congratulations to the proud parents!” she posted.
This isn’t just another delivery it’s a powerful symbol of progress in making advanced reproductive health care available to everyday Ugandans.
Since the launch of the IVF programme in August 2024, Mulago has recorded 11 confirmed pregnancies, a milestone many thought impossible just a few years ago.
For decades, IVF has been a distant dream for most Ugandans, confined to expensive private clinics or foreign hospitals. Now, for the first time, it’s being offered within a national referral hospital—with the full backing of the government and a focus on affordability and access.
Behind this achievement is a dedicated team of specialists—obstetricians, embryologists, gynaecologists, and nurses—working hand in hand to make what was once a luxury, a possibility for ordinary families.
“This achievement shows our commitment to making advanced reproductive services accessible to every Ugandan, regardless of income,” said a senior clinician at Mulago.
“Infertility is a medical condition like any other, and we are proud to be part of the solution.”
The fertility clinic offers a wide range of services, from diagnostic screenings and consultations to counselling and assisted reproductive technologies.
And the impact is already being felt—more couples are stepping forward, booking appointments, and asking questions. A once-taboo topic is slowly being brought into the light.
Infertility remains a deeply emotional issue in Uganda, often shrouded in silence and stigma, particularly for women.
But this latest delivery sends a message of healing and inclusion—that no one should suffer in silence, and no one should be denied parenthood because of where they live or how much they earn.
As Uganda pushes forward with its Universal Health Coverage ambitions, the IVF programme at Mulago is quickly emerging as a flagship example of what smart policy, medical innovation, and compassion can achieve.