The FIGO World Congress is a forum for sharing the latest science and advancements in women’s health around the world. Participants will share insights and learn about the ongoing changes in obstetrics and gynecology.

IntraHealth International's staff will be presenting on expanding access to contraceptives—and particularly long-acting and permanent methods—in low-income countries. Please join us.

Overcoming Barriers to Access and Acceptance

Wednesday, October 7, 2015, 9:55-11:25 AM 

As part of the Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARCs) session, Roy Jacobstein, IntraHealth's senior medical advisor, will present on the challenges and solutions to access and acceptance of LARCs in low-income countries. More details.

The Importance and Feasibility of Providing Permanent Methods in Low-Resource Countries—and How FIGO Members Can Help

Thursday, October 8, 2015, 3:30-5:00 PM

This panel presentation consists of donors, implementing agencies, trainers, and service providers from sub-Saharan Africa who will address drivers of demand for limiting, dimensions of use of permanent methods, and innovative and successful service delivery approaches in low-resource countries. 

Panelists include Roy Jacobstein, IntraHealth's senior medical advisor, and Boniface Sebikali, IntraHealth's senior clinical training advisor. Jacobstein will present "Reproductive Intentions and Permanent Method Use in Low-Resource Countries." Sebikali will present "Men Matter: Key Provider and Client Factors in Successful Vasectomy Service Programs." Other panelists include Asma Khalid (Marie Stopes International) and Patricia MacDonald (United States Agency for International Development). Anibal Faundes (Emeritus Professor, State University of Campinas, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Campinas, Brazil and Chair, FIGO Working Group on Prevention of Unsafe Abortion) will moderate the session. More details.