Abu Dhabi has cemented its reputation as a leading medical destination, announcing that its in-vitro fertilization (IVF) success rates are among the highest globally. 

The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) reported a success rate exceeding 51% for IVF procedures in the emirate, a figure that places it at the forefront of fertility treatment worldwide.

In 2024, 695 babies were born through IVF in Abu Dhabi’s specialized healthcare facilities, underscoring the effectiveness of the emirate’s programs. 

This achievement reflects the DoH’s dedication to providing high-quality healthcare services and addressing the global challenge of infertility, which, according to the World Health Organization, affects 17.5% of the adult population globally.

Dr. Fayeza Alyafei, Executive Director of the Healthcare Quality Sector at DoH, emphasized the significance of these results. 

“Abu Dhabi’s remarkable success rates in IVF procedures highlight the emirate’s steadfast commitment to evolving our approach to reproductive health,” she stated. “Abu Dhabi has made significant strides in enhancing assisted reproductive medical services, becoming a destination for those seeking similar services from across the region.”

The emirate’s success is attributed to its robust regulations and policies governing assisted reproductive treatment (ART), ensuring access to high-quality services that align with international standards. 

Abu Dhabi boasts 14 licensed healthcare facilities providing ART services, including two new facilities opened in 2024, alongside 45 maternal and delivery facilities.

More than 2,800 healthcare professionals, including 700 specialists and consultants and 375 midwives, deliver comprehensive obstetrics and gynecology services in Abu Dhabi. 

Expertise spans various fields, including Maternal-Fetal Medicine, reproductive medicine and infertility, anesthesiology, critical care, radiology, sonography, embryology, and assisted reproductive technologies.