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    2019

    First PGT Success in Zambia

    Advanced genetic technology in Africa

    Clinical Record

    In 2019, we became the first clinic in Zambia to successfully perform Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT)—bringing advanced genetic screening technology to Central Africa and offering families a way to prevent inherited genetic conditions.

    First PGT Success in Zambia

    The Story Behind This Milestone

    Genetic Precision Comes to Zambia

    PGT allows us to screen embryos for genetic abnormalities before transfer. For families with genetic conditions, this means the chance to have healthy children without the heartbreak of inherited disease.

    Technology Meets Compassion

    Implementing PGT required investment in specialized laboratory equipment and training. Our embryologists studied with international experts to bring this capability home—because Zambian families deserve access to the same technology as anyone else.

    Expanding What's Possible

    PGT isn't just about preventing disease—it can also improve IVF success rates by identifying the healthiest embryos for transfer. This technology has made our clinic a destination for patients across the region.

    What This Means for You

    Our commitment to excellence in patient care

    Biopsy techniques that don't compromise embryo viability
    Partnership with accredited genetic laboratories
    Genetic counseling before and after testing
    Screening for chromosomal abnormalities and specific genetic conditions

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