GUWAHATI: In a groundbreaking development, the Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) announced the birth of a baby girl conceived through In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) technology. The baby was born on March 27.
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GMCH Principal, Prof. (Dr.) Achyut Chandra Baishya, disclosed this momentous achievement during a press conference held at the hospital.
Prof. Baishya revealed, "In 2022, we initiated an infertility clinic at our esteemed institution. On March 27, 2024, a beautiful baby girl, conceived through IVF, was delivered via caesarean section in our hospital. Weighing a healthy 2.6 kilograms, both the mother and the baby are reported to be in stable condition, bringing immense joy to our medical fraternity."
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The GMCH Superintendent, Dr. Abhijit Sarma, shed light on the accessibility and affordability of IVF treatment provided at GMCH. He stated, "While private hospitals charge approximately ₹5–₹6 lakh for IVF treatment, we offer the same service at a significantly reduced cost of ₹70,000. GMCH takes pride in being the pioneering government-run hospital to offer IVF treatment in the Northeast region."
