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Louise Joy Brown, First IVF Baby, Celebrates Pioneers in New Film “Joy”

Louise Joy Brown, the world’s first IVF baby, is now celebrating the groundbreaking journey that led to her birth in 1978 through a new film titled *Joy*. The film, airing on ITV, highlights the pioneering efforts of the IVF team who faced significant challenges and opposition to bring the revolutionary procedure to life.
Born on July 18, 1978, Louise’s arrival was hailed as a monumental medical breakthrough, though it was the use of a desiccator bottle, not a test tube, that made her birth possible. Her story has since become an inspiration, and she is now championing the film *Joy*, which delves into the decade-long struggle of IVF pioneers: gynaecologist Patrick Steptoe, scientist Bob Edwards, and embryologist Jean Purdy.
In the film, Louise reflects on the legacy of these pioneers, who endured ethical debates and fierce opposition from religious groups. “You can see their pride in every success story that followed,” Louise shared during her visit to Bourn Hall, the fertility clinic established by the IVF team in 1980.
The film also sheds light on Jean Purdy, often overlooked in IVF history despite her critical role in the procedure’s success. Purdy, who died young at 39, was a key contributor to IVF’s development, but her contributions were historically underappreciated.
For Louise, the film is not only a celebration of scientific achievement but also a tribute to the humanity and perseverance of those involved in IVF. She hopes *Joy* will inspire renewed recognition for the pioneers and address the ongoing disparities in fertility treatment access.
As a 46-year-old and the living symbol of IVF’s success, Louise continues to advocate for those seeking fertility treatment, emphasizing the importance of making IVF accessible to all. *Joy* is a testament to how far the field has come and the transformative impact it has had on families worldwide.
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The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Osun State has raised concerns over the alleged recruitment of members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) into the state’s Amotekun Corps, claiming it threatens the safety of opposition members.
In a statement issued on Friday, APM Chairman, Mr. Adewale Adebayo, criticized the recruitment process, alleging that non-PDP applicants were deliberately screened out. He warned that Amotekun, originally created to enhance security, was being turned into a political tool.
“We are disturbed by the protest by well-meaning Osun residents who applied but were deliberately excluded because they are not PDP members,” Adebayo stated.
He further alleged that over 1,000 PDP members had been recruited into the corps, describing it as an attempt to silence opposition voices. According to him, the recruitment exercise was merely a formality to cover up a pre-arranged selection process favoring ruling party members.
APM has called for the resignation of the Corps Commandant and Field Commandant of Amotekun, demanding an apology to the affected applicants and the people of the state. The party insisted that the security outfit must remain apolitical to maintain public trust.
Neither the Osun State Government nor the leadership of Amotekun has responded to the allegations as of the time of this report.
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