Northern Ghana welcomes first IVF baby at Aisha Hospital in Tamale

In a historic moment for reproductive healthcare in Northern Ghana, a healthy baby girl was born on August 15, 2026, at Aisha Hospital in Tamale, marking the first successful in vitro fertilisation (IVF) in the region. For the parents, this birth signifies the end of years of waiting, while for Dr Sheila Issahaku and her dedicated team, it is the realization of a long-held dream.

This achievement opens a new avenue of hope for thousands of couples across the five regions of Northern Ghana, eliminating the need for costly and emotionally taxing journeys to Accra or Kumasi for IVF treatments. The couple who welcomed the baby after months of treatment, monitoring, and prayer expressed deep gratitude, noting that they could now proceed with the procedure with the support of their trusted healthcare providers.

Dr Sheila Issahaku, the Lead Fertility Specialist, emphasized that this milestone is not just about a single baby, but about demonstrating that advanced fertility care is accessible and can be provided successfully in Northern Ghana. The hospital, established three years ago, introduced IVF services after undergoing specialized training and investing in necessary laboratory infrastructure, making the service more accessible to the region's couples.

The successful delivery has the potential to boost confidence in fertility services available in the North and encourage more couples to seek medical support, dispelling the stigma often associated with infertility. Dr Issahaku also highlighted that the clinic will continue offering counselling, affordable payment plans, and community education to help break the silence surrounding infertility, emphasizing that it is a medical condition that can be treated.

The Founder of Aisha Hospital, Chief Dr Doliwura Zakaria, dedicated this milestone to his late mother, who she credits for her journey in healthcare, and pledged to continue serving generations to come.