Thomson Medical to launch second fertility hub

The hospital operator has upgraded its hardware to meet patient needs.

- SINGAPORE

Thomson Medical Centre plans to launch a second fertility centre in Singapore in the latter half of 2025 amidst strong local and international demand due to changing views on family planning and improved reproductive technology.

“The upcoming Thomson Fertility Centre will allow us to serve those seeking support better,” Jack Ng, chief operating officer at Thomson Medical Group Ltd., told Healthcare Asia in an exclusive interview.

“We will explore artificial intelligence (AI) in assisted reproduction technology procedures and strengthen our existing network of fertility services,” he added.

Singapore's family planning policy has shifted in recent decades from population control through its “Stop-at-Two” campaign to one that encourages couples to have more children to reverse declining birth rates and promote larger families amongst financially stable couples.

The shift is often referred to as the “Have-Three-or-More (if you can afford it)” campaign that started in the year 1987.

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