Building Academic Partnerships to Reduce Maternal Morbidity and Mortality: A Call to Action and Way Forward

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Cover Art: © 2013 Kathy Sanderson, All Rights Reserved.

Term:
2013
Published:
October 28, 2013
Revised:
June 5, 2015

This book presents the collective wisdom of a group of Obstetrician/Gynecologists (OB/GYNs) from around the world brought together at the 2012 meeting of the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) to contribute their ideas and expertise in an effort to reduce maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality and obstetric fistula in sub Saharan Africa (SSA). The discussions focused on how to increase human capacity in the field of obstetrics and gynecology. The meeting was hosted by the University of Michigan Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Global Initiatives program and was supported through a grant from the Flora Family Foundation. Within the pages of this document, the current status of women’s health and OB/GYN training programs in 10 sub-Saharan African countries are described, with a Call to Action and Way Forward to training new OBGYNs in country. These are the words of obstetricians in the field, some who work as lone faculty in fledgling OB/GYN departments. These committed people are charged with the task of not only teaching the next generation, but may be the only OBGYN per 500,000 population or more. Their tireless pursuits are recognized, and their yearning for collegial support is palpable. Every country should have a cadre of highly trained OB/GYNs to teach the next generation, contribute to policy development and advocate for progressive legislation, conduct the research needed to solve local clinical problems, and contribute to the field of women’s health in general. But most of all, it must be recognized that women across the globe have the right to access a full scope and high quality obstetrical and gynecological care when and where they need it. These pages bring to light successes achieved and shared, and lessons learned that have already spurred new programs and given hope to those eager for a new way forward.

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Frank Anderson

Dr. Anderson is a 1988 graduate of the University of Tennessee College of Medicine where he completed his obstetrics and gynecology residency, and a MPH from Johns Hopkins University. He is board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Prior to joining the U-M, Dr. Anderson held teaching and clinical positions at Johns Hopkins University and Hospital in Baltimore. He also spent two years working for the Indian Health Service on the Navajo Nation. His U-M practice will include general obstetrics and gynecology with a research focus on the health of pregnant women worldwide. more...

Cover of Book with Map of Africa

Cover Art: © 2013 Kathy Sanderson, All Rights Reserved.

Term:
2013
Published:
October 28, 2013
Revised:
June 5, 2015

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