International Safe Motherhood & Reproductive Health

Mark your calendars for November 23 as we gather for the Placenta Accreta Spectrum Symposium, celebrating the PhD defense of Albaro José Nieto-Calvache! 🎓 This is your chance to learn from some of the most respected and experienced names in the field of Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Placenta Accreta Spectrum (PAS) care, tackling one of the most pressing issues in maternal health. Throughout the symposium, these renowned experts will lead interactive sessions focused on innovative approaches to PAS care: 🔹 Albaro José Nieto-Calvache – Albaro leads the PAS Program at Fundación Valle del Lili in Colombia, focusing on women with PAS in resource-limited settings. With over 60 publications and active involvement in international research groups such as International Society for Placenta Accreta Spectrum (IS-PAS), he is at the forefront of innovation in global PAS care. Currently pursuing his PhD at the University of Amsterdam (UvA), Albaro will discuss low-cost international collaboration, modified subtotal hysterectomy, and the potential of telemedicine to enhance PAS care. 🔹 José Miguel Palacios-Jaraquemada – A globally recognized pioneer in PAS and obstetric hemorrhage, José is an Associate Physician at CEMIC University Hospital and Head of Anatomy at the University of Buenos Aires. With over 150 publications, his work has revolutionized PAS treatment protocols worldwide. At the symposium, he will share his expertise on topographic classification, surgical staging, and comprehensive treatment management of PAS, offering life-saving insights into managing complex cases. 🔹 Rozi Aditya Aryananda – A Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialist and PhD candidate in at Erasmus MC Rotterdam, Rozi has managed over 750 PAS cases. His work emphasizes the role of ultrasound in improving surgical outcomes, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Rozi will present practical strategies for PAS management in resource-limited settings, providing hands-on expertise that’s invaluable for healthcare professionals worldwide. Expect a dynamic program of case discussions, simulation masterclasses, and expert-led sessions on individualized PAS care. This symposium is essential for healthcare professionals dedicated to improving maternal health through collaboration and innovation. 🤝 Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn from the best in PAS care! 💡 👉 Secure your spot today! Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/dcf3nmFv 🎟️ Registration fees Standard: €225 Reduced (LMICs, NVTG members, medical trainees, echoscopists): €175 The local organising committee consists of: Radboudumc (Mallory Woiski) Erasmus MC (J.J. Duvekot and Heleen van Beekhuizen) Amsterdam UMC (Eva Pajkrt and Anke Heitkamp) UMC Utrecht (Marcus Rijken and Timme Schaap) #PASymposium #PhDDefense #GlobalHealth #MaternalHealth #PlacentaAccreta #CollaborationIsKey #FetalMaternalMedicine #CaseDiscussions #SimulationMasterclasses #ExpertLedSessions #PASManagement #Ultrasound

Registration open! Highly recommended - this is a true unique opportunity. Hands-on masterclass by world experts, who are coming to the Netherlands to celebrate the PhD of our global health fellow albaro jose nieto calvache from Colombia. #globalhealth UMC Utrecht Academiegebouw Universiteit Utrecht Sally C. International Society for Placenta Accreta Spectrum (IS-PAS) Timme Schaap Oscar H. Franco Heleen van Beekhuizen Mallory Woiski Eva Pajkrt Anke Heitkamp Amsterdam UMC Amsterdam Institute for Global Health and Development

Next meeting will be about global gynae-oncology and will be online. Be sure to attend!

🌍 Upcoming Course Alert for Medical Professionals: Obstetrics and Gynecology in Low-Resource Settings 🌍 📅 Date: June 7, 2024 🕗 Duration: 1 Day 🩺 Target Audience: Obstetricians, Gynecologists, Midwives, and Medical Residents 📍 Organisers & Location: Boerhaave Nascholing - LUMC, Leiden University Medical Center, carefully put together by Jogchum Beltman and @Thomas van de Akker Are you a medical professional planning to work in low-resource settings internationally? Prepare yourself with essential skills and knowledge at our upcoming one-day intensive course. 🔍 Key Highlights: Context-Specific Training: Deep dive into obstetric and gynaecological care in environments with limited resources. Understand how common practices differ globally due to variations in epidemiology and resource availability. Practical Skills Development: Hands-on training in managing acute obstetric situations, handling complex pregnancy cases, and preventing and treating gynaecological malignancies, especially cervical cancer. Ethical Considerations: Explore the ethical dimensions of providing healthcare in diverse settings. 🎓 Accreditation: KNOV: 6 Points 🧠 Learning Outcomes: - Gain theoretical knowledge and practical skills in instrumental vaginal delivery specific to tropical regions. - Master the criteria for cesarean sections in local contexts. - Acquire essential surgical tips and tricks, focusing on cervical cancer prevention and managing obstetric emergencies. Join like-minded professionals for a day filled with comprehensive lectures in the morning and practical, hands-on training in the afternoon. This course is indispensable for those aiming to make a significant impact in international health settings. 🔗 Register now to secure your spot and advance your skills to meet the challenges of global health care! More info & registration: https://lnkd.in/eXgnUSMd #GlobalHealth #Obstetrics #Gynaecology #MedicalTraining #LowResourceSettings #ContinuingEducation #MedicalCourse NVTG Dutch Society for Tropical Medicine & Global Health OIGT Joyce Browne Leontien van Ravesteyn Caroline van Battum

Our first live meeting of 2024 will be in Leeuwarden and dedicated to maternal care for refugees in the Netherlands. You can register now!

Our first live meeting of 2024 will be in Leeuwarden and dedicated to maternal care for refugees in the Netherlands. You can register now!

Join our first meeting of 2024 next week via zoom!

Inequalities in use of hospitals for childbirth across countries in sub-Saharan Africa. It's out! Huge amount of work. Thanks to all involved, particularly my supervisors Lenka Beňová PhD Thomas van den Akker Claudia Hanson #inequality #inequity #poverty #grandmultiparity #subsaharanafrica #maternalhealth Anteneh Asefa Professor Bosede Afolabi Mardieh D. Delamou Alexandre Andrea Barnabas Pembe Welcome Mlilo Dr Nyika Mahachi

Manuela Straneo will defend her thesis on 5 February. 'Poverty and high parity in rural setting: accumulation of disadvantage in use of hospitals for childbirth in sun-Saharan Africa with a focus on Tanzania'. All members of the working party are welcome to join the defense. Good luck Manuela!

At the 10th of January Anouk Verschuuren will defend her PhD thesis at UMCG. All members of the working party are invited. For more information, see flyer below.