WHO Launches New Guidelines on Infertility Prevention, Diagnosis & Treatment - Expert Webinar (2025)

Facing challenges in starting a family? You're not alone. Infertility impacts a staggering one in six individuals worldwide, yet accessing quality fertility care remains a significant hurdle for many. But there's hope! The World Health Organization (WHO) and its Human Reproduction Programme (HRP) have stepped up to address this, launching a groundbreaking guideline.

This isn't just another document; it's the first WHO guideline specifically designed to guide countries in providing equitable, evidence-based care for those struggling with infertility.

Join a special launch event featuring leading experts in reproductive health. You'll hear from researchers, clinicians, and patient representatives who will unpack the new recommendations and discuss their potential impact on policies, clinical practices, and, most importantly, the lives of those affected by infertility.

Here's a sneak peek at what the webinar covers:

• Opening Remarks: Dr. Richard Kennedy from the University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, United Kingdom, will kick things off.
• Methods and Scope: Dr. Gitau Mburu from WHO/HRP, Geneva, Switzerland, will delve into the guideline's methodology and scope.
• Prevention of Infertility: Dr. Jacky Boivin from Cardiff University, Wales, UK, will share insights on prevention strategies.
• Female Factor Infertility: Experts like Dr. Robert W. Rebar from Western Michigan University and Dr. Adam Balen from Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, United Kingdom, will provide insights.
• Male Factor Infertility: Dr. Sandro Esteves from the University of Campinas, Brazil, will share his expertise.
• Unexplained Infertility: Dr. Tansu Kucuk from Acibadem Health Care Group, Türkiye, will shed light on this complex area.
• Patient Perspective: Klaudija Kodic from Fertility Europe, Belgium, will offer a crucial patient perspective.
• Closing Remarks: Dr. Cindy Farquhar from the University of Auckland, New Zealand, and Dr. James Kiarie from WHO/HRP, Geneva, Switzerland, will provide closing thoughts.

The webinar aims to explore how this new guideline can bolster national health systems, broaden access to safe and effective fertility care, and uphold the fundamental right of every individual and couple to make informed decisions about family planning.

And this is the part most people miss... The 90-minute session promises engaging presentations, expert reflections, and an interactive Q&A session where you can get your burning questions answered. The event will be conducted in English.

What do you think? Will this new guideline make a real difference in the lives of those struggling with infertility? Share your thoughts in the comments below!