Since 2012, in order to reduce the global treatment gap, the FIGO Fistula Surgery Training Initiative has been building the capacities of local trainee fistula surgeons – ‘FIGO Fellows’ – and multidisciplinary care teams to provide treatment for women suffering from obstetric fistula in some of the world’s most underserved communities.
Exploring controversies in treatment at the Israel Forum
The fifth day of the FIGO 2021 World Congress started with a session on controversies in treatment, taking place live at the Israel Forum and streamed directly onto our virtual platform. During this session, a fascinating debate took place on the use of valaciclovir to prevent vertical transmission of cytomegalovirus. Dr Yacov Amir spoke first, taking the stance that valaciclovir is an effective form of treatment, followed by Dr Rinat Gabbay-Benziv, who argued that it has its limitations.