Join Jhpiego at the 25th FIGO World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics.
On October 5, the World Health Organization launched World Postpartum Hemorrhage Day and unveiled new global PPH guidelines.
Jhpiego is proud to contribute to this milestone moment through training, research, and advocacy that bring lifesaving PPH innovations into practice. From Kenya to India, our teams are showing how evidence and mentorship can scale solutions and close the gap in maternal survival.
Together with partners, we are committed to ensuring that women everywhere have access to timely, high-quality care when it matters most.
Scaling up lesser-known drugs for PPH: generating evidence and catalyzing change
October 6 | 1:45 - 2:45 PM | Freesia and Orchid Rooms
Hosted by the Accelerating Measurable Progress and Leveraging Investments for Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH) Impact (AMPLI-PPHI) project, panelists will discuss generating evidence for PPH medications, the role of Obs/Gyns in raising their voice, and pathways for access to affordable and sustainable PPH drugs.
Strengthening Implementation of Maternal and Perinatal Death Surveillance and Response (MPDSR): A global launch of a BMC Pregnancy & Childbirth Supplement
October 6 | 1:45 - 2:45 PM | Nerina and Protea Rooms
Jhpiego is proud to have contributed to the BMC Pregnancy & Childbirth MPDSR supplement. Kusum Thapa, former senior maternal advisor with Jhpiego and member of the MPDSR Technical Working Ground, is a supplement technical editor.
Establishing a routine-based model of care to improve access of obstetric fistula services in Kenya
October 7 | 9:45 - 10:45 PM | Daisy Room
Jhpiego's Daisy Ruto will present findings as part of the oral abstracts: Benign surgery and urgogynaecology session.
Building a Resilient Health System to Respond to Her Maternal Health Needs
October 7 | 12:30 - 1:30 PM | Daisy Room
This session will bring together governments, regulators, professional associations, providers, and community voices to showcase practical pathways that strengthen clinical governance, embed standards, and build accountability. The symposium will feature a keynote by Jhpiego's President and CEO, Leslie Mancuso and will use the Manyata initiative as an exemplar to highlight the role of global, national, and community stakeholders in shaping resilient maternal health systems—particularly relevant for African and Asian contexts.
Point-of-care ultrasound in obstetrics: Practical use cases, AI functionality, and feasibility
October 7 | 3:15 - 5:30 PM | Roof Terrace
In recent years, point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) devices have become more portable, less expensive, and better suited for use in obstetrics. Evidence has shown artificial intelligence (AI) to be a promising tool for multiple POCUS uses, including gestational age estimation, fetal presentation, fetal heart rate confirmation, and more. We will introduce the rationale for POCUS in obstetrics; demonstrate use of multiple POCUS devices, including AI-enabled functionality, and discuss practical use cases and feasibility in a range of obstetric settings. At session's end, participants will understand these key issues and will have had the opportunity to try out multiple POCUS devices.
Catalyzing Change for Maternal Health Outcomes: Advancing PPH Prevention and Management Solutions with Evidence and Learning
October 7 | Evening Event
Revitalizing obstetric fistula care, study insights from routine care model in Makueni County, Kenya.
October 8 | 8:30 - 9:30 AM | Daisy Room
Jhpiego's Daisy Ruto will present findings as part of the oral abstracts: Benign surgery and urgogynaecology session.
Improving Access and Utilization of Maternal Health Services for the Prevention and Management of Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH) Through Quality EmONC Systems
October 8 | 8:30 AM - 2 PM
Jhpiego's Michael Muthamia will be speaking about Kenya’s journey and experiences in introducing PPH medicines, devices, and interventions in the panel discussion on Advocating for an Enabling Policy Environment and Domestic Financing from 11 - 11:30.
Innovations with evidence across the continuum of care
October 8 | 3:15 - 4:15 PM | Nerina and Protea Rooms
Hosted by Jhpiego, this breakout session will feature topics such as point-of-care ultrasounds provided by midwives during antenatal care in Malawi, harnessing the power of birth companions in Ethiopia, and leveraging a network of care to share expertise and strengthen referral in Kenya.
Jhpiego's Janifer Younus is participating in the panel to speak about the Local Introduction of Group ANC in public and private facilities in Pakistan.
