FIGO has requested that all of our National Member Societies ensure that their members submit data so that we can learn as much as possible about the natural history of the virus, prognostic factors and any interventions which may influence the outcome.

FIGO will act as a hub to support international data collection. We will share key learning with member societies as it arises and provide a repository for data on COVID19 in pregnancy and the postnatal period, to be gathered and scrutinised for the benefit of all our member societies.

Background

Obstetricians-gynecologists believe strongly in providing the best advice and care to assist women in the many choices they face as they plan a pregnancy. Timing pregnancy in order to optimise woman’s health before conception improves the likelihood of an optimal perinatal outcome.

FIGO - the only global organisation representing gynecologists and obstetricians, with member associations in 125 countries/territories - strongly believes that there are excellent reasons for obstetricians and gynecologists to collaborate closely with midwives to help strengthen midwifery.

The new subtheme for 2014 is: ‘Midwives changing the world one family at a time’, which builds on the overarching longstanding theme, ‘The world needs midwives now more than ever’.

The Preamble:

Whereas

• The Middle East Region has significantly reduced its maternal mortality ratio (MMR), from 130 in 1990 to 74 per 100,000 live births in 2013, marking a 43% decline.

The Preamble

Whereas

• Infant and maternal mortality in Europe is generally quite low and continues to decline, with most countries registering declines in fetal, neonatal, and infant mortality rates between 2004 and 2010.

This unchartered COVID-19 crisis calls for universality and adherence to public health principles which include messaging, testing, isolation, treatment and access to a robust health system.   

At the Nairobi Summit, we share our commitment to intensifying efforts for the full, effective and accelerated implementation and funding of the ICPD Programme of Action, Key Actions for the Further Implementation of the Programme of Action of the ICPD and Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development. 

The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics 2015 World Report on Women’s Health says more work needs to be done.

Vancouver, BC, Wednesday, October 7, 2015 - The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) - representing 125 national societies of obstetricians and gynecologists worldwide - announced today at the XXI World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics new opportunities in lowresource countries to reduce global maternal mortality.