A recent Insight paper by Onofre and colleagues from the World Health Organization (WHO), published in The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Women’s Health, highlights the potential of simplified incub
We welcome this growing attention to simpler and more affordable IVF. At the same time, the article overlooks important evidence already available from The Walking Egg (TWE) Simplified IVF System. More than 650 oocyte retrieval cycles have been reported in independent publications, including research on perinatal safety and proof-of-concept implementation in low-resource settings in Africa.
An important strength of the TWE approach is its closed culture system. Embryo development takes place in a self-contained environment that is less dependent on sophisticated laboratory infrastructure. This could make successful IVF treatment more transferable to settings where advanced laboratories and technology are not readily available.
Recent results from our mobile IVF unit in Africa provide encouraging real-world evidence that this approach can work where accessible fertility care is needed most.
We aim to send a letter to the editor.
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