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Self-cycleTM IVFNova IVF Fertility acquires Kerala's Craft Fertility; to open 10 new centres in the state
Single speciality-focused healthcare provider Asia Healthcare Holdings (AHH)-owned Nova IVF Fertility has acquired Kerala-based Craft Fertility (Centre for Research in Assisted Reproduction and Fetal Therapy) for an undisclosed amount.
The collaboration will help to see the launch of 10 new centres over the next 3–5 years, said Vishal Bali, Executive Chairman, Asia Healthcare Holdings (AHH).
Located at Kodungallur near Kochi, Craft Fertility is one of the oldest fertility clinics in India, with over three decades of history and over 55,000 babies born at the Centre. It is headed by Dr. C. Mohamed Ashraf, Chairman & Medical Director, having over four decades of experience.
This is not just an entry for Nova in the state of Kerala, but access to 4 decades of transformative clinical practices in reproductive medicine. The science of reproductive medicine is advancing at a very fast pace globally. The strong clinical and patient-centric approach followed by both enterprises promises to bring more advancements to fertility & IVF care to patients in the country,” said Bali.
Nova IVF Fertility is India’s leading and fastest-growing chain of fertility and IVF centres. It has enabled over 100,000 clinical pregnancies through its advanced reproductive technologies and has a footprint spanning 120 centres across 70 cities.
''As the fastest-growing IVF chain in the country, Nova is the right partner to help us scale quality fertility care into tier 2 and tier 3 regions of Kerala'', said Dr C. Mohamed Ashraf. This partnership comes at a critical juncture as Kerala's fertility rate has dropped to approximately 1.35–1.7 children per woman, well below the replacement level of 2.1, he added.
Nova IVF Fertility is India’s leading and fastest-growing chain of fertility and IVF centres. It has enabled over 100,000 clinical pregnancies through its advanced reproductive technologies and has a footprint spanning 120 centres across 70 cities.
''As the fastest-growing IVF chain in the country, Nova is the right partner to help us scale quality fertility care into tier 2 and tier 3 regions of Kerala'', said Dr C. Mohamed Ashraf. This partnership comes at a critical juncture as Kerala's fertility rate has dropped to approximately 1.35–1.7 children per woman, well below the replacement level of 2.1, he added.
Backed by global investment giants GIC & TPG, AHH has a strong portfolio of leading healthcare brands across oncology (Cancer Treatment Services India exited in 2019), women and childcare (Motherhood Hospitals), fertility & reproductive medicine (Nova IVF Fertility), and urology & nephrology (Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology – AINU).
Frequently Asked Questions
1) What is the recent new regarding Nova IVF fertility in Kerala?Nova IVF Fertility, owned by Asia Healthcare Holdings, has acquired Kerala's Craft Fertility and plans to open 10 new centres in the state over the next 3-5 years.
2) Which Kerala-based fertility clinic did Nova IVF Fertility acquire?Nova IVF Fertility acquired Craft Fertility (Centre for Research in Assisted Reproduction and Fetal Therapy), an oldest fertility clinic located at Kodungallur near Kochi.
3) What is the strategic goal of Nova IVF Fertility's expansion in Kerala?Nova IVF Fertility aims to scale quality fertility care into tier 2 and 3 regions of Kerala, leveraging Craft's four decades of transformative clinical practices.
4) How will this acquisition impact fertility care in Kerala?The partnership will bring more advancements to fertility and IVF care, addressing Kerala's declining fertility rate, which is currently below the replacement level.
5) Who is leading Craft Fertility and what is their experience?Craft Fertility is headed by Dr. C. Mohamed Ashraf, Chairman & Medical Director, who brings over four decades of experience in reproductive medicine.
6) What advanced technologies are improving IVF success rates in India?Improved embryo culture, vitrification, preimplantation genetic testing (PGT), and AI-led embryo selection are significantly enhancing IVF success rates and personalized care in India.
