Bridge Clinic wins unprecedented eighth consecutive NHEA honor for top IVF services

Bridge Clinic has solidified its position as a leading fertility centre in Nigeria, having won the IVF Service Provider of the Year award for a record eighth time at the 2026 Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Awards, marking 30 years of fertility care.

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This prestigious award, announced at the 12th edition of the NHEA held at Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos, highlights the clinic's sustained leadership in assisted reproductive healthcare, underscoring its commitment to helping individuals and couples achieve parenthood through fertility treatment.

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Dr. Matthew Azoji, the Managing Director of Bridge Clinic, received the award on behalf of the clinic, describing it as a recognition of the team's dedication and a call to sustain excellence, stating that the honour reflects the clinic's unwavering commitment to innovation, excellence, and patient-centred care.

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According to Azoji, the clinic's success is rooted in a rigorous governance framework and a dedication to global standards, with consistent outcomes being the result of careful design rather than chance.

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The repeated recognition of Bridge Clinic at the NHEA is a testament to the clinic's years of investment in quality systems, ethical practice, clinical governance, and transparent patient engagement, Azoji said.

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Azoji received the award alongside a team of fertility specialists, embryologists, nurses, counsellors, and other professionals who have contributed to the clinic's position as one of Nigeria's foremost providers of assisted reproductive services.

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Founded in 1996, Bridge Clinic has established a reputation for delivering evidence-based fertility care through comprehensive diagnosis, internationally benchmarked clinical standards, and continuous quality improvement, and was the first IVF centre in Nigeria to attain ISO certification.

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The clinic's patient-centred model extends beyond treatment to include counselling, education, and emotional support through initiatives such as its "We Are With You" programme, helping couples navigate the challenges associated with infertility.

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Industry stakeholders note that the award reflects the growing role of private healthcare providers in strengthening specialised medical services in Nigeria, particularly in fertility care, diagnostics, and other advanced healthcare interventions.

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As Bridge Clinic marks three decades of service and its eighth NHEA title, the clinic plans to continue investing in advanced reproductive technology, strengthening clinical governance, and improving patient experience while expanding access to quality fertility care across Nigeria and the West African sub-region.

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Azoji reiterated that the clinic's focus remains on expanding access to advanced fertility care while continually strengthening technology, governance, and patient experience, so that more families can realise their dream of parenthood.