Physician Education for Fistula Treatment Act
Sponsored By: Representative DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3]
Introduced
Summary
Expand training and retention of OB-GYN and urogynecology specialists in least developed countries to prevent and treat childbirth-related injuries such as obstetric fistula and pelvic organ prolapse. It would create an International OB/GYN and Urogynecology Promotion Program run by the John E. Fogarty International Center and require a flexible 10-year strategy for prevention, treatment, and in-country capacity building.
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- Women in least developed countries would get stronger access to prevention, repair, and rehabilitation for childbirth-related injuries like obstetric fistula and pelvic organ prolapse. The program emphasizes linking maternity care facilities with community education and local care delivery.
- Medical students, residents, and midwifery students would gain fellowships, residency support, and specialized curricula so they can train and practice in high-need areas. The bill supports development of training centers and university partnerships.
- The John E. Fogarty International Center would coordinate grants, partnerships, and research priorities including public health and social science studies. The President would be directed to provide assistance and deliver a report to Congress within 2 years outlining the 10-year strategy.
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More obstetric care training for poorest countries
If enacted, the bill would create an International OB/GYN and Urogynecology Promotion Program run through the Fogarty International Center. The program would fund fellowships, residencies, midwifery education, and training centers in least developed countries. It would require a comprehensive 10-year strategy to tackle childbirth-related injuries. The President would submit that strategy to Congress within two years and then send annual implementation reports. The strategy would include grants, research, partnerships, community education, resource priorities, and capacity building. The bill would define childbirth-related injuries and list examples like obstetric fistula, pelvic organ prolapse, and displacement of pelvic organs. It would set a low-income country threshold at per capita GNI of $1,035 or less and identify the State Department and USAID as relevant agencies.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3]
CT • D
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
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