A 61-year-old Ghanaian woman has given birth to her first child after undergoing an advanced Stem Cell-Enhanced In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) procedure at Mary-Lucy Hospital in Awoshie, Accra, in what medical experts are describing as a landmark achievement in fertility treatment in Ghana.
Doris Anum-Dorhuso, a chartered accountant, welcomed a healthy baby girl, Naa Dromo, on July 2, 2026, after spending 22 years trying to conceive.
The birth came just four days before her 62nd birthday, making her the oldest woman successfully treated through the hospital’s Stem Cell-Enhanced IVF programme.
The remarkable outcome follows years of disappointment after several fertility centres reportedly told Ms Anum-Dorhuso that her age made pregnancy impossible.
Refusing to give up, she sought treatment at Mary-Lucy Hospital, where specialists used regenerative stem cell therapy to restore her uterus before carrying out IVF.
According to the medical team, the procedure involved removing 26 fibroid nodules, rejuvenating the uterus with the patient’s own stem cells and rebuilding the womb lining, which had thinned after menopause.
Following extensive medical assessments, doctors confirmed she was fit to carry a pregnancy.
Although the first embryo transfer was unsuccessful, a second attempt resulted in a healthy pregnancy. Ms Anum-Dorhuso carried the baby to 37 weeks without major complications, continued working throughout her pregnancy and required no hospital admission before delivery.
Speaking at a press conference where she and her daughter were unveiled, Ms Anum-Dorhuso encouraged women battling infertility not to lose hope.
“You shouldn’t sit at home and weep because you cannot give birth. Look for a good medical facility to solve your problem for you, and pray while the medical team does its part,” she said.
The hospital’s Director and Chief Executive Officer, Dr Davis Kofie Adedze, said the successful delivery demonstrates the potential of advances in reproductive medicine, noting that careful medical evaluation remains essential before such procedures are undertaken.
Specialist Obstetrician-Gynaecologist and stem cell practitioner Dr Richard Asamoah explained that pregnancies at an advanced age carry significant risks, including hypertension, diabetes and kidney complications.
He said comprehensive screening helped determine that Ms Anum-Dorhuso was a suitable candidate for treatment.
Hospital officials described the successful birth as one of Ghana’s most significant milestones in assisted reproductive medicine, saying it highlights the growing possibilities offered by advanced fertility treatments for carefully selected patients.
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