Welcome to FIGO

FIGO - the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics - is the only organisation that brings together professional societies of obstetricians and gynecologists on a global basis. Currently we have member societies in 124 countries or territories.

FIGO has a vision that women of the World achieve the highest possible standards of Physical, Mental, Reproductive and Sexual Health and Wellbeing throughout their lives.

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Women's Health News

Neonatal mortality in India is linked to ill-equipped government hospitals

Monday, 8th February 2010

An emphasis was placed on neonatal and maternal mortality in India at the 13th annual convention of UP Chapter of National Neonatology Forum (NNF).

At the event, it was brought to the attention of those attending that maternal mortality stood at 450 per 1,000 live births and the neonatal mortality rate was 39 per 1,000 live births, Times of India reported.

Doctors to train health providers in rural areas to help tackle neonatal mortality

Monday, 8th February 2010

The Indian government will be dispatching 500 doctors to rural areas of the country to train local health providers in checking the neo-natal mortality rate.

Each year one million newborn babies in India do not survive their first month, with 74 per cent of those dying in the first week, DNA reported.

UN provides medical kits to expectant mothers in Haiti

Saturday, 6th February 2010

Thousands of expectant mothers in Haiti are being provided with medical kits by the United Nations Populations Fund (UNFPA).

The kits are being given to pregnant women in case they are not able to get medical attention and have to give birth at home or on the streets if they have been made homeless by the earthquake, the UN News Centre reported.

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FIGO News

FIGO 'Congress Special' Newsletter - Now Available To Download

Monday, 8th February 2010

The latest edition of the FIGO Newsletter is now available on www.figo.org  - please click here for the special Congress issue, which includes extracts from keynote Congress speeches, and an update on FIGO's work in the field.

Physicians Call For Elimination Of Female Genital Mutilation

Friday, 5th February 2010

A call to eliminate female genital mutilation as a gross form of violence against women has come from the World Medical Association (WMA) and the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO).

Female Genital Mutilation: A Blight On The World’s Women, Says FIGO

Wednesday, 3rd February 2010

‘Death, severe pain, hemorrhage, tetanus, sepsis, recurrent urinary tract infections, pelvic inflammatory disease, infertility, increased complications of subsequent pregnancy and childbirth, and adverse psychological and sexual effects - these are just a few examples of the extreme consequences of Female Genital Mutilation,’ said Hamid Rushwan, Chief Executive of the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) -  the body bringing together 124 obstetrical and gynecological associations worldwide -  commenting on the International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation (6 February 2010).

Haiti Earthquake: FIGO Leadership Expresses Deep Condolences

Monday, 25th January 2010

The FIGO leadership expresses its deep condolences to the people of Haiti for the huge loss of life resulting from the most devastating and challenging disaster in recent history.

Haiti Earthquake - Message Of Support From FIGO

Monday, 18th January 2010

The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) - the only organisation that brings together professional societies of obstetricians and gynecologists on a global basis - would like to express its heartfelt support to the people of Haiti. 

MHTF: Developing Country-Based Maternal Health Initiatives - Call For Letters Of Intent

Wednesday, 16th December 2009

As the Maternal Health Task Force enters its second year, it is increasingly focusing its program support on indigenous developing country initiatives.

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Prevention & Treatment of Fistula

The film Fistula Pilgrims tells the harrowing story of a young girl in Ethiopia who was married at 10, pregnant at 11 and gave birth to a stillborn child at 12.

Saving Mothers & Newborns

The goal of this project is to reduce maternal and newborn morbidity and mortality.

Career Opportunities & Fellowships

From time to time, FIGO is advised of career opportunities and fellowships by other organisations that might be of interest to members of FIGO’s’ constituent societies.

Calendar

Our calendar displays upcoming events which may be of interest to visitors to the FIGO website.

Useful Links

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