Transforming maternal care in Kenya

In Kenya, a woman’s lifetime risk of dying from pregnancy-related causes remains unacceptably high. This reality is what drove the Kenya Obstetrical and Gynaecological Society to participate in the FIGO LDI:REACH project.

Project National Coordinator, Dr Elly shares his experience working across hospitals, professional associations and government, not just to introduce new clinical practices, but to fix the systems that often fail women when they are most vulnerable. 

World Cancer Day: Advancing women’s cancer care through smarter staging

As World Cancer Day approaches on 4 February, we highlight the importance of improving cancer care worldwide.

Developed by the FIGO Committee on Women’s Cancer, the FIGO Cancer Staging Tool supports clinicians by streamlining the use of the latest FIGO staging criteria for endometrial and vulvar cancers, providing an instant, reliable reference at the point of care.

Ending Female Genital Mutilation: The role of the health sector in prevention, care, and accountability