The Clearview Hospital and Fertility Clinic has recorded over 600 babies delivered safely through Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) since its inception, with no recorded maternal or infant mortality.

Speaking at the eighth anniversary recently, the Medical Director, Dr Kunle Ajayi, said the facility has averaged 75 births yearly, many of them involving multiple pregnancies, including twins, triplets, and even quadruplets.

“We’ve had a high rate of multiple births, which is not unusual in fertility treatment. In Nigeria, regulations allow the transfer of up to three embryos during IVF, and sometimes all three successfully implant,” he said. He said the improvement in healthcare services in the facility has positioned Nigeria as a destination for successful fertility treatment, with about 40 per cent of the clinic’s patients coming from abroad, primarily the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Germany, and the Middle East. He said most of the foreigners seek fertility treatment, while others pursue surgical procedures such as fibroid removals.

“Some of these patients have been told abroad that their fibroids are inoperable or that they will need hysterectomies. Here, we’re able to remove the fibroids and preserve their uterus,” he said.

Ajayi attributed the clinic’s success to a culture of care, teamwork, and commitment to safety. Ajayi, however, noted that the clinic’s journey has not been without hurdles, recounting the challenges of starting the facility without loans.

He said funding remains a persistent challenge, especially in a country where most medical equipment must be imported, noting that equipment bought for N30 million five years ago now costs about N60 million to N70 million.

As part of the eighth anniversary, the hospital launched ‘Clearview Moms Club,’ a community-driven initiative designed to celebrate and connect mothers and women who have passed through the facility’s fertility and maternal health services.

Speaking on the vision behind the initiative, Ajayi said the Moms Club was created to form a kind of network for all the women who attended the clinic. He has over 600 children born with the clinic’s assistance in the past eight years, and at least 150 to 200 women are expected to join the initial cohort of the club.

Ajayi said the initiative aims to encourage the formation of smaller support clusters within communities, giving former patients the platform to support one another and spread awareness of the quality and affordability of care available in Nigeria.

The Head of Women Banking at Access Bank, Nene Kunle-Ogulusi, reiterated the commitment to supporting women’s health and wellness through accessible and affordable financing.

Kunle-Ogulusi said the bank has made it easier for women to access health-related loans with flexible terms and announced a dedicated women’s health desk to guide clients through the loan application process and connect them with relevant support.

She said the initiative aligns with the bank’s broader women empowerment agenda and comes at a time when fertility and maternal healthcare costs remain a significant barrier for many Nigerian families.