Ethiopian Society of Obstetricians & Gynecologists

Annual Conferences

The 25th Annual Conference:

The 25^th Annual Conference of ESOG

Conference Theme: SDGs: Opportunities and Challenges for Reproductive Health in Africa

Pre- Conference CME:

Basic Obstetrics Ultrasound Training (Hands-on Training): by Joan Mastrobattista MD, Professor, Shifa Turan, MD RDMS, Assistant Professor, Nasrin Benion, Lead Maternal-Fetal Medicine Sonographer

Hysteroscopy (Advancing your Skills in Operative and Office Hysteroscopy): by Robert K. Zurawin, Associate Professor

Update in Critical Care Medicine Relevant for Ob-Gyn Practice: by Haywood Brown, Professor

Writing Manuscripts: by Dr. Nancy Chescheir

Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis: by Dr. Nancy Chescheir

Infertility Management: by Dr. Robert Zurawin, Dr. Eyassu Mesfin, Dr. Mustfa Negash, Dr Eskinder Kebede

Perinatal and Neonatal Death Surveillance and Response: by Dr. Ruth Lawley, Dr. Tamiru Wondie, Dr. Abiy Seifu, Dr. Azmach Hadush, Dr. Dilayehu Bekele, Pro. Bogale Worku

The 24th Annual Conference:

The 24^th Annual Conference:

Conference Theme: From MDGs to SDGs: Reinvigorating the Roles of ESOG

Issues addressed on the panel discussion include:

MDG: Unfinished agenda, the Ethiopian case: by Dr. Haimanot Ambelu, FMoH

Overview of SDGs, Ending Preventable Child and Maternal Deaths (EPCMD) and other global indicators on maternal health: by Dr Azmach Hadush, WHO

The role of ESOG: Past, Present and Future : by Dr Solomon Kumbi, ESOG

Scientific Papers Presented:

Factors Affecting Intention to Use Long Acting and Permanent Contraceptive Methods among Married Women of Reproductive Age Groups in Western Ethiopia: by Tesfalidet Tekleab

Knowledge, attitude and practice of Health care providers towards safe abortion provision in Addis Ababa health centers, 2015: by Dr Endalkachew Mekonnen

The 23rd Annual Conference:

The 23^rd Annual Conference:

Conference Theme: Meeting the needs of Post-MDG MNH issues in Ethiopia: the role of scaling up quality Obstetrics & Gynecology training

Issues addressed on the panel discussion include:

Federal Ministry of Health’s plans and issues in light of scaling up quality Obstetrics and Gynecology training: by Dr. Wondimagegn Embiale

Post MDG Agenda: by Prof. Wendy Graham

Role of ESOG in scaling up quality Obstetrics and Gynecology training: by Dereje Negussie

Scientific Papers Presented:

The 22nd Annual Conference:

The 22^nd Annual Conference:

Conference Theme: Evidence Based Intervention in Maternal and Newborn Health
Issues addressed on the panel discussion include:
Elimination of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV/AIDS Programmatic perspective: by Dr. Tewodros Bekele
Elimination of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV/AIDS Scientific perspective: by Dr. Abdulhamid Isehak
Post Partum IUD Scale Up in Ethiopia: by Dr. Solomon Kumbi
Antenatal Corticosteroids for Threatened Preterm Delivery: by Dr. Yenealem Tadesse
Scientific Papers Presented:
Prevalence and associated risk factors of anemia among non-pregnant women of childbearing age in Jimma town, south west Ethiopia: by Yaregal Asres
Maternal death surveillance and response in Ethiopia: by Dr. Ekram Mohammed
What’s The Latest in FP Use and Unmet Need?: by Dr. Dereje Negussie
Rapid Qualitative Assessment of Maternal and Newborn Health Care (MNCH) Speaking Book in Two Districts, Amhara Region, Ethiopia: by Dr. Endale Engida
Subclinical iodine deficiency among pregnant women in Haramaya District, Eastern Ethiopia: evidences from a community-based study: by Haji Kedir
Unmet need for family planning and its determinants among women in HIV/AIDS care and treatment in Southern Ethiopia: by Dr. Mekdes Daba
Awareness and associated factors among female students in higher educational institutions towards legalization of safe abortion, Harari Region, Eastern Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study: by Ayele Geleto
Introduction of a Standardized second trimester medical abortion training and service provision in Ethiopia, October 2010-May 2013: by Dr. Yonas Getachew
Pregnancy related acute renal failure requiring Hemodialysis: An Early Experience from a Single Center in Ethiopia: by Dr. Delayehu Bekele
Mothers awareness about obstetric dander signs and barriers’ of health care seeking practice at Haramaya District, Eastern Ethiopia, 2012: A Community based study: by Fekade Assefa.