Patients belong in the history of IVF

Countries could adapt the WHO model to their own disease burden and health services.

The WHO report is dated 30 January 1978; its committee met in October 1977.

Her birth followed an in-vitro fertilization procedure undertaken by her parents and medical team.

Lesley Brown gave birth to Louise, whose conception had involved laboratory fertilization.

The successful birth showed that an IVF pregnancy could result in a healthy child.

The international conference ran from 6 to 12 September and issued a declaration on primary health care.

Its declaration presented accessible primary health care as central to achieving health for all.

The declaration emphasized participation by people in planning and implementing their own health care.

The conference connected health with equity, development and action beyond medical services.

Member states formally endorsed global eradication after extensive vaccination and surveillance campaigns.