Malta has recorded another landmark year in medically assisted reproduction, achieving its highest-ever pregnancy rate and live birth rate through IVF, according to the Embryo Protection Authority (EPA).

The figures were presented during the parliamentary debate on the Authority’s Financial Estimates and Annual Report, where Deputy Prime Minister and Health Minister Ian Borg said the government’s sustained investment in IVF services is translating into better outcomes for patients and helping more families fulfil their dream of becoming parents.

Among the key results recorded in 2025 were:

2,049 applications for approval of medically assisted reproduction procedures.

774 IVF treatment cycles, resulting in 249 pregnancies.

A record national pregnancy rate of 57.77%, representing an increase of 11.47 percentage points compared with 2024.

254 babies born through IVF during 2025, the highest number ever recorded in Malta.

A national Take Home Baby Rate of 45.01%, the highest ever achieved in the country.

According to the EPA, these results place Malta significantly above the European average for IVF success rates, both in conventional IVF treatments and in procedures involving donor sperm and donor eggs.

Dr Borg said the figures demonstrate the impact of reforms and investment made in recent years.

“The statistical success we are achieving is a source of pride and confirms that the investments made are delivering results. But beyond the numbers, we must never forget that every statistic represents a child, a family and a future,” he said.

The Deputy Prime Minister also highlighted reforms introduced within the first 100 days of the previous legislature, when amendments to Malta’s IVF legislation enabled the introduction of Pre-Genetic Testing for Monogenic Diseases (PGTM). He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to expanding the list of genetic conditions eligible for PGTM within the first 100 days of the current legislature, as previously pledged.

Dr Borg said the government remains committed to strengthening medically assisted reproduction services and the Embryo Protection Authority through increased human and financial resources. He also announced plans for additional fertility education initiatives and nationwide reproductive health awareness campaigns.

“From the outset, the government chose to invest in people, healthcare professionals and the best technology available. At the same time, it was prepared to take important and often difficult decisions that required political courage. We have also ensured that the necessary legislative changes were introduced so that our legal framework reflects today’s realities and provides the tools needed to maximise the number of successful outcomes,” Dr Borg said.