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in vitro fertilisation (IVF)

Coverage of in vitro fertilisation (IVF) in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 7 · 13:51 UTCMost recent: Jul 9 · 12:46 UTC
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HEAL Fertilityorganization3Hong Kongplace3New Frontier Grouporganization1embryo specimen mix-uptopic1health authoritiesorganization1regulator for in vitro fertilisation (IVF)organization1lawmakersorganization1Council on Human Reproductive Technologyorganization1embryo samplestopic1pre-implantation genetic testingtopic1
Recent coverage
  • HEALTHJul 9 · 12:46 UTCSCMP CHINA
    Parent company of Hong Kong IVF clinic says sorry for embryo specimen mix-up

    The parent company of a Hong Kong fertility clinic, New Frontier Group, apologized for an embryo specimen mix-up at its Heal Fertility clinic, pledging to cooperate with investigations and support affected patients. The company announced an internal review following the incident.

  • HEALTHJul 8 · 05:24 UTCSCMP CHINA
    IVF embryo mix-up undisclosed for weeks sparks calls for 24-hour reporting rule

    Hong Kong lawmakers are urging the government to require fertility clinics to report serious incidents within 24 hours to IVF regulators and health authorities, following a weeks-undisclosed embryo mix-up at HEAL Fertility. The clinic mishandled embryo biopsy specimens from two patients and failed to promptly report the incident.

  • HEALTHJul 7 · 13:51 UTCSCMP CHINA
    Hong Kong IVF clinic ordered to suspend most services after embryo sample errors

    Hong Kong's regulator for IVF ordered HEAL Fertility in Central to suspend most operations after discovering embryo samples sent for genetic testing belonged to the wrong parents. The clinic also failed to report the incident to health authorities.