Esco Medical proudly announces
its participation in the groundbreaking Walking Egg Project, an innovative
initiative in South Africa that seeks to revolutionize the landscape of Assisted
Reproductive Technology (ART) and make infertility care accessible to all.
The collaborative effort involves
key players such as the University of Pretoria, Belgium’s Hasselt University,
and The Walking Egg NGO. Esco Medical contributes by providing essential IVF
equipment, including Multi-Zone ART Workstation, Airstream® Class II BSC, Air
Purifyer, and CelCulture® CO₂ Incubator to support the project's mission.
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In a world where access to
infertility care is often limited, the Walking Egg Project is committed to
breaking down barriers. The collaboration, backed by Esco Medical's support,
aims to make high-quality ART services available to individuals facing infertility
challenges, irrespective of their socioeconomic status.
At the heart of this
collaboration is a pioneering mobile IVF laboratory, a world-first initiative
equipped with cutting-edge ART equipment supplied by Esco Medical. Spearheaded
by Gerhard Boshoff, Acting Deputy Director of Medical Science at Steve Biko Academic
Hospital's Reproductive Biology Laboratory, as part of a joint PhD project
under the auspices of the Universities of Pretoria and Hasselt and supervised
by Profs Carin Huyser and Willem Ombelet, this mobile unit employs a simplified
IVF culture system developed by The Walking Egg. This innovative approach not
only makes infertility treatment affordable but also demonstrates its
effectiveness.
“Infertility care goes beyond
medical treatment; it is about fulfilling the dreams of parenthood and
alleviating the emotional burden associated with infertility,” Professor
Vanessa Steenkamp, Deputy Dean of Teaching and Learning at UP’s Faculty of
Health Sciences, emphasizes the profound impact of accessible care on
individuals and families.
Professor Willem Ombelet, a
pioneer in infertility research from Hasselt University and The Walking Egg,
underscores the global significance of this collaboration. By showcasing the
success of the mobile IVF laboratory, the initiative aims to set an example for
the world, proving the affordability and effectiveness of IVF.
As partners in this
transformative journey, Esco Medical invites everyone to join in championing
accessible and affordable reproductive healthcare. Together, with collaborators
like The Walking Egg, the goal is to break down barriers, uphold fundamental rights,
and change lives. Stay tuned for updates and opportunities to get involved in
this life-changing endeavor.
For more information and updates,
visit the Walking Egg Project website.
