• Organizes annual international fertility conferences. 

• Advocates for regulation and ethical practices in ART (e.g., IVF, surrogacy). 

• Provides a registry for IVF cycles and outcomes.

• Promotes public education on fertility through open-house events, dispelling myths around fertility treatment

• The conference is a flagship event bringing together fertility specialists, embryologists, researchers, legal/ethical experts, and the public. 

• 2025 Theme: “New Frontiers in ART: Road Map to the Future.”

• It includes workshops, hands-on training, panel discussions, and an open house for the public. 

• For 2025, it is held at the Oriental Hotel, Lagos, with virtual participation also available

• Mission: To promote best practices in fertility care, support practitioners, drive ethical and safe reproductive health services, and enhance access to quality fertility treatments. 

• Vision: To elevate fertility care in Nigeria through education, advocacy, and innovation and to set global-quality standards.

AFRH advocates for regulation and certification of fertility clinics and practitioners because currently, the lack of comprehensive national regulation is a concern.

They also warn against “quack” fertility practitioners who operate without proper accreditation.

According to media reports, only some states (e.g., Lagos) enforce minimum practice standards in partnership with AFRH