FIGO Regional Congress 2022 – International Federation of Societies of Gynecology and Obstetrics
On November 4, 2022, Prof. Dr. Luis Bahamondes, CEO of CEMICAMP, participated in the FIGO Regional Congress – International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics Societies, in the city of Cartagena, Colombia. He was one of the guest professors of the Session “Contraception throughout the Reproductive Life”, presenting the theme “Barriers and solutions”.
Contraception over the Reproductive Life Span
Organised by The FIGO Committee for Contraception
Chairperson - Dr Teresa Bombas, Portugal
Adolescence - Dr Alvaro Monterrosa-Castro, Colombia
Reproductive years with focus non-contraceptive benefits - Dr Aparna Sridhar, Estados Unidos
Peri-menopause - Dr Maria Cecilia Arturo Rojas, Colombia
Barriers and solutions - Dr Luis Bahamondes, Brasil
Later, he gave the Conference: “Modern Contraception Post-Obstetric Event” at the same event.
The FIGO Latin America Regional Congress – Cartagena 2022 enabled important discussions to help shape national, regional and global policies, ensuring the physical, mental, reproductive and sexual health and well-being of women and girls around the world – now and in the future.
President CEMICAMP participates in the Grand Challenges - Annual Meeting of 2022
The President of CEMICAMP, Prof. Dr. Luis Bahamondes, Program Member “Mentor and Mentees” organized by Family Health International 360 and sponsored by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) was invited by the BMGF to participate in the Grand Challenges - Annual Meeting held in Brussels, Belgium on October 24-27.
En este evento la Dra. Bahamondes también tuvo la oportunidad de discutir posibilidades de cooperación futura con miembros de la fundación.
An example of the objectives is the HUB project, of the Human Reproduction Program (HRP), sponsored by the World Health Organization (WHO) and which aims to train new researchers in sexual and reproductive health (SRH) from countries with low human development index in America Latin and Caribbean.
CEMICAMP and CAISM/UNICAMP received a visit, on September 8 and 9, 2022, from authorities of the Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO) and the Latin American Center for Perinatology (CLAP) Uruguay, to discuss ways to strengthen the relationship of these institutions, given the common objectives with CEMICAMP.
An example of the objectives is the HUB project, of the Human Reproduction Program (HRP), sponsored by the World Health Organization (WHO) and which aims to train new researchers in sexual and reproductive health (SRH) from countries with low human development index in America Latin and Caribbean. The HUB/WHO is coordinated at CEMICAMP by CEO Dr. Luis Bahamondes.
CEMICAMP collaborator Maria Yolanda Makuch publishes book chapter
CEMICAMP Collaborating Researcher, Maria Yolanda Makuch, wrote the chapter "
Reflections on the exchange of knowledge between theoretical approaches, clinical listening and research in psychology of human reproduction in Brazil
" in the book "Interdisciplinary Contributions in the Context of Assisted Human Reproduction".
For more information about the publication contact the author: mmakuch@hotmail.com
Note of regret 6/30/2022 - Dr. Ian Fraser
CEMICAMP regrets the passing of Dr. Ian Fraser, who passed away yesterday, June 29, 2022.
Dr. Fraser was a mainstay of the ICCR/The Population Council (International Committee for Contraceptive Research) for many years, contributing to a number of highly relevant research studies worldwide, including the phase 3 major NES/EE vaginal system (Annovera).
His brilliant mind and deep knowledge of endocrinology and gynecology helped to increase and improve the quality in research. He has also made an important contribution to FIGO, expanding research into better reproductive health for women and men around the world. He was a brilliant mind, a true gentleman, and will be greatly missed by the world.
Let's talk about VACCINATION AGAINST COVID-19?
We are inviting women ages 18-49 and men ages 18 and older to participate in a survey on “
Factors related to COVID-19 vaccine acceptance in Brazilian women of reproductive age and their partners“
. For this, we need your cooperation, if you are in this age group. You would help us by filling out a questionnaire that takes about 10 minutes to complete. Your collaboration is very important to us! The information obtained about vaccination will help in the organization of strategies related to the pandemic.
Before answering the questionnaire you will have access to the Informed Consent Form (ICF). We recommend that you read it and make a copy of it and keep it with you. After reading the Term, if you agree to participate, check this option and access the questionnaire. Remember that you can stop answering any questions and decide to stop participating in the survey at any time.
Your participation is very important to improve the knowledge about COVID-19 vaccination.
Authorization from the Research Ethics Committee of UNICAMP – CAAE: 57410722.3.0000.5404
Visit of Dr. Edna Kara (WHO), Dr. Sérgio Muñoz Navarro and Dr. Álvaro Danilo Cerda Maureura (Universidad de la Frontera, Chile) to CEMICAMP
This Monday, May 30th, CEMICAMP had the honor of receiving a visit from Dr. Edna Kara of WHO and Drs. Sérgio Muñoz Navarro and Álvaro Danilo Cerda Maureura from Universidad de la Frontera, Chile.
This visit was attended by Dr. Luis Bahamondes, President of CEMICAMP, students of the HUB-OMS program, and faculty at FCM-UNICAMP . To see all who attended this visit, see the image below:
HUB Vietnam project director visits CEMICAMP
This Tuesday, May 3, CEMICAMP had the honor to receive Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Thi Thuy Hanh, MD, PhD. Deputy Chief, Head of Department of Population, Department of Training, Scientific Management and International Collaborating Institute for Preventive Medicine and Public Health at Hanoi Medical University in Vietnam.
Just like Dr. Luis Bahamondes, president CEMICAMP, is responsible for the WHO program ” HUB Brasil” Dr. Nguyen is responsible for “HUB Vietnam”.
This meeting was scheduled with the objective of exploring the possibilities of exchange and collaboration in research, aspects of the formation of the Master in Public Health (specialization in Sexual and Reproductive Health) and an approximation of both research centers.
The LID/HUB project, sponsored by the World Health Organization (WHO), has as its main objective to train new researchers in sexual and reproductive health (SRH) from countries with low human development index, being of great importance for the scientific growth of the countries. that host this project.
From left to right:
Dr. Ana Claudia Marcelino Research Director – CEMICAMP.
Dr. Luis Bahamondes, President CEMICAMP and Director Hub Brasil.
Dr. Maria Laura Costa, Associate Professor in Obstetrics – UNICAMP.
Dr. Nguyen Thi Thuy Hanh, Director HUB Vietnam – Medical University of Hanoi.
Dr. Luiz Baccaro, Associate Professor in Tocogynecology – UNICAMP.
Check out more photos from this visit below:
Scholarship holders of the LID/HUB project were elected to represent the FCM - UNICAMP students
The Graduate programs of the Faculty of Medical Sciences (FCM) aim to provide the training of high-level research professors in the various areas of health knowledge. The persistent search for academic excellence and the commitment to the research activity constitute the basic substrate that guides the Programs.
Today the result of the election
for Student Representation 2022/2023 of the PPG Toco came out, and those elected are fellows of the WHO HUB project, and we would like to congratulate them on this achievement:
Holder: Charles M´poca, Mozambique
Substitute: Negli René Gallardo Alvarado
Click here to learn more about the Financial Support Program for Scholars from Developing Countries (HUB).
Ministry of Health trains doctors for IUD insertion in Amazonas; 1,154 women were assisted
The Ministry of Health trained Primary Health Care (PHC) teams in the state of Amazonas to insert copper intrauterine devices (IUDs). With the action that lasted a week, 23 doctors were trained and 1,154 women were assisted with the device. The initiative aims to reduce the number of unplanned pregnancies and, consequently, contribute to the reduction of maternal mortality in the state.
The training also strengthens family planning actions and expands access to long-term contraceptive methods for women living in remote and more vulnerable areas. The action also had the partnership of the State Department of Health of Amazonas (SES-AM) and municipal health departments.
"We know how difficult it is for many riverine and indigenous women to have access to contraceptive methods because they live in very remote areas and far from health services. The IUD is a safe and efficient alternative that can meet the needs of these women.”, highlighted the deputy director of the Department of Strategic Programmatic Actions of the Ministry of Health, Lana de Lourdes Aguiar Lima.
The device is a long-lasting, safe and effective method of contraception that does not depend on the user's habit to take effect. The IUD lasts for 10 years and is offered free of charge by the SUS to all states in the country. "It is not enough to just offer the method, it is necessary that professionals are qualified to perform the insertion procedure. That's why this project is so important to guarantee access”, reinforced Lana.
The initiative adds to the actions developed by the MS to reduce severe morbidity and maternal mortality from preventable causes, especially in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic. In December 2021, the ministry also carried out the training of 41 doctors and the insertion of 693 intrauterine devices in women in the state.
Reduction of maternal mortality
Earlier this month, the Ministry of Health launched, in partnership with the Federal University of Amazonas (Ufam), the State Department of Health of Amazonas (SES-AM) and municipal secretariats of 11 more municipalities in the Amazon, the project Telemonitoramento do pre- low and high risk birth and obstetric complications in the state.
The initiative was celebrated through a Decentralized Execution Term with UFAM in the amount of R$ 5.2 million, for the implementation of an obstetric telemonitoring platform that allows the integration, incorporation and monitoring of clinical data and information produced by the PHC teams, specialized outpatient care, Mobile Emergency Care Service (SAMU), small hospitals, low-risk maternity hospitals and reference maternity hospitals for high risk in the State of Amazonas.
The project also provides for the provision of consultation to health professionals with specialists available 24 hours a day to support the clinical management of prenatal pregnancy and the early detection and timely treatment of obstetric complications.
In 2021, the ministry also launched the SUS Prenatal Force Project to support the organization of low-risk prenatal care with a focus on reducing early maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality, through the strengthening of clinical management actions during pregnancy. , diagnosis and treatment of syphilis and HIV during pregnancy, collection of cervical cancer screening and dental prenatal care.
352 professionals from the Family Health and Oral Health Strategy were trained in the municipalities of Manaus, Rio Preto da Eva, Iranduba, Presidente Figueiredo and Parintins. The actions continue in 2022 for the other priority municipalities.
Investments in Amazonas
The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Health, allocated more than R$ 30 million in resources to the state to reinforce qualification and care actions for pregnant and postpartum women. Of this total, R$ 16.6 million were allocated, through Ordinance No. 3,186 of November 26, 2020, for the renovation of the technological park of the maternity hospitals.
The objective was to provide adequate management of pregnant and postpartum women who need intensive care. In addition, another R$13.3 million was invested in carrying out strategic actions to support pregnancy, prenatal care and the postpartum period, as well as measures to reduce the spread of the new coronavirus, through Ordinance No. 2222 of August 25, 2020 and Ordinance No. 731 of April 16, 2020.
