Professor Pius Okong, Past-Chair of the Committee on Respectful Care, was the Health Systems Strengthening Theme Leader of the FIGO World Congress Scientific Programme Committee. He examines the importance of delivering quality and respectful care for women and newborns wherever they are in the world.
Professor Bo Jacobsson, FIGO Division Director of Maternal and Neonatal Health 2021-2025, was the Maternal and Newborn Health Theme Leader of the FIGO World Congress Scientific Programme Committee. He discusses strategies to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality worldwide, and the importance of tackling preterm birth.