Conferences

The 1^st annual conference:

Inaugural.

The 2^nd annual conference:

Conference theme: Unsafe Abortion:

Addressed the issue thoroughly and created awareness on the magnitude of the problem and the maternal mortality and morbidity caused by unsafe abortion in Ethiopia.

Issues addressed in the panel discussion include: 

Historical notes on abortion: by Dr. Adane Gossa, senior Obstetrician and Gynecologist, AAU medical faculty

Survey of Abortion in Addis Ababa: by Dr. Seyoum Yoseph, senior Obstetrician and Gynecologist, AAU medical faculty. The paper summarized the results of a survey of cases of abortion managed in Five Hospitals in Addis Ababa.

Women’s Affairs Office and the issue of Abortion: by W/O Tadelech Haile Michael, Minister of Women affairs in the Prime Minister's Office.

Women Empowerment and the issue of Abortion: by W/o Zewdie Abegaz.

The 3^rd annual conference:

Conference theme: Essential obstetric care which focused on the components of essential care.

Issues addressed in the panel discussion include:

Components of Essential Obstetric Care: by Dr. Bo Moller, senior Obstetrician and Gynecologist, advisor to the family health department of ministry of health Ethiopia.

Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative: by A.O Grange, WHO, MO/MCH, Nigeria.

Scientific Papers presented Include:

Obstetric fistula: a retrospective study of 1210 cases: by Dr. Mulu Muleta.

Maternal Mortality in Gondar College of Medical sciences: by Dr. Abdulhamid Yishak.

Incidence an determinants of infectious morbidity following Cesarean section: by Dr. Yirgu G/ Hiwot.

Pelvic abscess and HIV Infection by Dr. Assefa Atakilti.

Tubal Ligation and Mini Laparatomy the Gondar Experience by Dr. Kidane G/ Kidane.

The 4^th Annual Conference

Conference theme: Adolescent reproductive health.

Panel Discussion on Adolescent reproductive health: Adolescent reproductive health problems in Kenya. by Dr. Kama Rogo.

Scientific papers presented:

Community based distribution of family planning: by Dr. I Willem.

Grand multi-parity at Jimma Hospital: by Dr. Solomon Mehari.

A randomized controlled therapeutic trial of MVA VS SMC in the treatment of incomplete abortion: by Dr. Ephrem Kassaye.

A survey of adolescent RH in the city of Addis Ababa: by Dr. Eyob Tadesse.

The 5^th annual conference:

Conference theme: STD HIV/AIDS.

Issues addressed in the panel discussion include:

Epidemiology of AIDS: by Dr. Derege Kebede.

AIDS in pregnant women: by Dr. Bekele Chamiso.

STD, HIV /AIDS in Ethiopia: by Dr. Hailu Negassa.

HIV Sero-prevalence and its association with Syphilis sero- positivity: by Dr. Kidane G/Kidan.

HIV/ AIDS as occupational hazard: by Dr. Elisabeth Duncan.

Prevention of HIV transmission in the community: by Dr. Daniel Fekade.

The 6^th Annual conference:

Conference theme: Violence Against Women.

Issues addressed in the panel discussion include:

Violence against women magnitude of the problem: by Mrs Judith Kennedy Family health department, Ministry of Health Ethiopia. 

Violence against women: the Female Genital Mutilation: by W/o Almaz H / Selassie, private Consultant.

Violence against Women the Legal Aspect: by W/o original W/Giorgis, Ethiopian Women Lawyers Association.

The 7^th Annual Conference:

Conference theme:  Illegal and Unsafe abortion In Ethiopia.

Issues addressed in the panel discussion include: 

Illegal and unsafe abortion the African Experience: by Ato Sahlu Haile, senior Advisor, Packard Foundation.

Illegal and unsafe abortion its magnitude and scope the Ethiopian situation: by Dr. Seyoum Yoseph, Private Consultant, Obstetricians and Gynecologist.

RH service in Ethiopia: what is missing and what is to be done in light of Illegal and unsafe abortion: by Dr. Solomon Kumbi, Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Gondar College of Medical Sciences.

The social impact of illegal and unsafe abortion: a sociological viewpoint: by Prof. Seyoum G/ Selassie, Addis Ababa University department of sociology and population studies.

Legal issues concerning illegal and unsafe abortion in Ethiopia by W/o original W/Giorgis, Ethiopian women Lawyers Association.

The 8^th Annual Conference

Conference theme: The role of NGOs (RH) in supporting health and family planning services in Ethiopia.

Issues addressed in the panel discussion include:

The Experience of Oromia Health Bureau in working with RH NGOs: by Dr. Ibrahim Ahmed, Head ORHB.

RH NGOs in Ethiopia, Contributions and Problems: by W/o Tigist Alemu and Ato Hailu Belachew from COFAP.

Complimentarity and support of RH NGOs in RH/FP: by Dr. Tesfanesh Belay, Head Family Health Department, Ministry of Health.

Scientific papers presented:

Topical microbicides- A promising new prevention technology for STI/HIV infections: by Dr. Melaku Adane.

Uterine rupture in Yirgalem Hospital: by Dr. Yewondwossen Tilahun.

Female Genital Mutilation: by Dr. Solomon Kumbi.

Cross sectional study on sexuality and selected RH problems among Tikur Anbessa high school students: by Dr. Zerai Kassaye.

The 9^th Annual Conference:

ESOG dedicated to the 4^th  annual conference of East Central and Southern African association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

Conference theme: Taking reproductive health to the people.

Topic of the panel Discussion: Magnitude of maternal mortality and morbidity in Africa.

Papers presented in the Panel:

Maternal survival and health a pathway to development in Uganda: by Prof. Mirembe. 

Burden of obstetric fistulae: a life time Experience: by Dr. Catherine Hamlin.

Save the mothers initiative: by Prof Shirish Sheth, Presidet FIGO.

Making pregnancy safer: by Dr. Michael Jancloes, WHO, Country Representative.

Averting maternal death and disability: by Dr. Solomon Tesfaye, Care Ethiopia.

Different strategies and the problem of maternal health at hand: by Dr. F. Majoko, senior Obstetrician and Gynecologist from Zimbabwe.

Experience in implementation of the different programs: by Dr. Tesfanesh Belay, Head Family Health Department, Ministry of Health Ethiopia.

The 10^th Annual Conference:

Conference theme: Violence against women.

Issues addressed on the panel discussion include:

An Overview on Violence Against Women and SRH: by Dr. Solomon Kumbi.

SRH in Ethiopia: by Dr. Tesfanesh Belay.

Threats and violence to health and development: by Dr. Clare Rudd, a Clinical Psychologist from Zimbabwe.

Women rights policies and international agreements: by W/o Emebet Kebede, EWLA.

Socio-cultural practices harmful to women: by Dr. Dehab Belay, NTCPE.

The 11^th Annual Conference:

Conference theme: Prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV/AIDS: Integration of PMTCT into Save the Mothers Program.

Issues addressed on the panel discussion include: 

Women’s issue and HIV: Overview with emphasis on its relevance to PMTCT: by Dr. Jean Anderson, Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Johns Hopkin’s University.

PMTCT of HIV as a component of safe motherhood: Global and regional experience: by Dr. Inam Chitsike, WHO AFRO.

Prime II experience on PMTCT in Rwanda: by Dr. Sosthene Bucyana, Prime II.

PMTCT of HIV/AIDS the Ethiopian situation, challenges, threats and opportunities: by Dr. Abdulhamid Isehak, Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Addis Ababa University.

The integration of PMTCT of HIV into existing MCH services in Ethiopia: Current status: by Dr. Tesfanesh Belay, Head Family Health Department, Ministry of Health Ethiopia.

The way forward: by Dr. Feiruz Surur, President, ESOG.

Scientific papers presented:

Mifepreston ( RU- 486) Present and future application: by Dr. A.D. Dwivedi.

Female voluntary Surgical contraception: A five years analysis at family planning: by Asfaw Fekensa, M.D, Kidane G/Kidan, M.D, Feiruz Surur, M.D

Guidance association of Ethiopia Addis Ababa Main branch: by Dr. Asfaw Fekensa.

Sero-prevalence of HIV 1&2 and possible factors affecting prevention of vertical transmission of HIV in antenatal care attendants: by Dr. Getachew Damen, Jimma University Hospital .

Occupational exposure to blood and other body fluids among RH workers in three teaching hospitals in Addis Ababa: by Dr. Shemse Legesso.

Gynecological laparoscopy in infertile women the experience at Gondar College of Medical sciences: by Dr. Nuru Abseno.

KAP on Emergency Contraception among female students in a high school in Addis Ababa: by Dr. Mesfin G/Egziabher.

Assessment of abortion in the rural and urban area of north west Ethiopia: by Dr. Elias Senbeto.

The 12^th Annual Conference:

Pre-conference Dissemination workshop: Save the Mothers Project Ambo.

Presentations : Summary of achievements:

SMP Ambo Community activities: by Dr. Solomon Kumbi, Central Project Coordinator.

Clinical activities: by Dr. Ayele Debebe, Site Project Coordinator.

Reasons for underutilization of Emergency Obstetric services in three woredas of west shoa zone, Oromia region, Ethiopia: a qualitative study: by Drs Solomon kumbi and Ayele debebe.

The way forward: by Dr. Solomon Kumbi.

Maternal Mortality Reduction, A major challenge for developing countries: by Dr. Tekleab Mekbib.

Maternal Mortality Audit: A one day pre-conference workshop on methods of auditing maternal deaths.

Review of Maternal Death and Complications to make pregnancy safer: by Prof. V.M. Lema M.B. Ch. B; M. Med .O/G, secretary of ECSAOGS task force.

Methods of Reviewing maternal death and complications: by Dr. A.D Mulanga.

Regional Efforts in conducting Maternal Death Reviews: by Prof. V.M Lema. For full information refer to the 12^TH ESOG conference.

Conference theme: Skilled attendance at delivery.

Issues addressed in the panel discussion include: 

Creating an enabling environment for skilled attendance at delivery (Laws, Policies and related programs): by Dr. Ermias Getaneh, MPH, Ministry of Health Family Health Department.

Challenges in deployment and retention of health personnel in expanding coverage of skilled attendance: by Dr. Kidane G/Kidan, NPO/MPS, WHO.

Partnership for skilled care: saving mothers and newborns: by Dr. Alemache T/Himanot, UNICEF.

The forgotten newborn: by Dr. Assaye Kassie, President, Ethiopian Pediatric Association.

The role of midwives in promoting skilled attendants: by Sr. Kiros Kebede , Ethiopian Nurse Midwives Association.

The role of professional Association in promoting skilled care Skilled birth attendance: by Dr, Kassahun Kiros, ESOG.

Scientific Papers Presented:

Overview of prevention of postpartum hemorrhage: by Dr. Abdulhadi Eltahir, MPH, Senior Technical Advisor, USAID, Washington.

Prevention of Postpartum Hemorrhage, special initiative: by Dr. Asheber Getachew, ESOG, Prevention of PPH Project Coordinator.

The way forward in the prevention of PPH: by Dr. Biruk Tafesse, ESOG member, Assistant Project Coordinator.

Mainstreaming of Emergency contraception in the public sector: by Dr. Tekleab Mekbib, Medical Advisor, Population Council.

Socio - demographic profile and obstetric experience of fistula patients managed at the Addis Ababa Fistula hospital: by Dr. Mulu Muletta, ESOG member, Fistula hospital.

Review of patterns of obstetric and gynecologic admissions to surgical ICU of TAH: by Dr. Amanuel Kebede.

A case report a patient with ruptured ectopic pregnancy and ileoceacal volvulus: by Dr. Bivash Basu, MD, PHD, FRACE.

Assessment of safe delivery service utilization among women of childbearing age in north Gondar Zone north west Ethiopia: by Mesfin Nigussie, Damen Hailemariam , Getnet Mitikie.

Fertility awareness and pregnancy intention of post abortion patients in Addis Ababa: by Yilma Melkamu, Fikre Enquselassie, Ahmed Ali, Hailmichael G/Selassie, Lukman Yusuf.

Pregnancy outcome following conservative management of preterm severe preclampsia: by Sisay Teklu, Ashebir Gaym.

Sexual violence among women with unwanted pregnancy: by Drs Solomon Desalegn, Solomon Kumbi.

The 13^th  Annual Conference:

Pre-conference workshop: Women centered post abortion care.

Presentations:

International commitments to reduce unsafe abortion & Chronology of postabortion care including a brief overview on the women centered PAC manual: by Dr. Fitsum Araya.

The Revised Penal Code of Abortion in Ethiopia ,Upcoming issues and next steps: by W/o Ellen Alem.

IPAS MVA plus aspirator and IPAS easy grip cannulae: by Dr. Yewondwossen Tilahun.

Conference theme: Millennium Development Goals in relation to the National RH strategy: Challenges and Opportunities.

Conference theme:  Millennium Development Goal in relation to National Strategy of RH: Challenges and Opportunities and Pre Conference Workshop On Women Centered Post Abortion Care and workshop on Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights.

Issues addressed on the panel discussion include: 

Road map to safe motherhood: by Dr. Kidane G/Kidan, WHO.

Health system and management readiness for MDG with RH strategy: by Dr. Ayele Debebe, MoH.

MDG in relation to RH strategy challenges and opportunities: Economic perspective in Ethiopian set-up: by Ato Netsanet Walelegn, ESHE.

MDG in relation to RH strategy with Population perspective: what are the challenges: by Garry Conille, UNFPA.

The contribution of science & technology towards achieving the MDG in relation to RH strategy: by Dr. Yemane Teklai, Ethiopian Science and Technology Commission.

The role of professional societies in attaining MDGs related with RH: by Dr. Wouhabe Marai, ESOG.

The 14^th  Annual Conference:

Pre-conference workshop: Two weeks training of research proposal Development

Presentations:

Androgen insensitivity syndrome by Dr Dereje Negussie

An unusual case of cervical Dystocia by Dr Samson Jema

Determinants of VCT uptake among pregnant women attending two ANC clinics in Addis  Ababa city: by Dr Paulos Maedot

Introduction to pediatric gynecology by  Prof  M.S. Banerjee

Advanced abdominal pregnancy by Dr. Wondwossen Belete

Management of Preterm premature Rupture of membranes by Prof. M.S Banerjee/Dr.     Nebreed Fisseha

Conference theme:  Implementing Best Practices: The Way Forward

Issues addressed on the panel discussion include: 

What is IBP? and ESOG’s best practices  by Dr Yirgu G/Hiowt, ESOG

Making pregnancy safer program best practices by Dr Ayele Debebe ,MOH-WHO

Engendered health’s best RH experiences by Dr Gelila kidane,Country Director ,Engender Health

Lessons learned in implementing and improving Post Abortion Care services by Dr Takele Geressu ,Senior program officer, IPAS, Ethiopia

Taking PMTCT services from Facility to Community  by Cristina Ruden, Country Director,  INTRAHEALTH, Ethiopia

Preventing FGM: experiences from the afar region by Dr Sitotaw Abagare,Care Ethiopia

Leading and Managing Change, and taking Sound Innovations to Scale by Jerker Liljestrand, Assistant professor, Lund university, Sweden

The 15^th  Annual Conference:

Presentations:

IMPLANTS: what is new? by Dr. Ayele Debebe

Past Reproductive Performance and its correlation with current prenatal mortality by Dr. Solomon Tilahun

Barrier to accessing emergency contraception among victims of sexual assault in Addis Ababa by Dr. Munir Kassa

KAP of physicians on Hormone replacement therapy by Dr. Dawit Desalegn

Gender based violence among high school girls in Addis Ababa by Dr. Gelane Lelissa

A 5 year retrospective review of maternal mortality at Ambo Hospital by Dr. Herpassa Garamssa

Early Medical Abortion by Dr. Helena von Hertzen

Making products available for medical abortion by Peter Hall

Summary of the new classification of Obstetric vesical and rectal Fistulae by Dr. Biruk Tafesse

Female genital mutilation and obstetric outcomes: WHO multi-center collaborative study by Dr Guyo Jaldesa & Dr Mohamed EL Fadi

Conference theme:  Implementing Best Practices: The Way Forward

Issues addressed on the panel discussion include: 

Ethiopia’s Population Growth and its implications for achieving selected MDGs, ,by Dr Assefa Hailemariam ,SRC/AAU

The Future of RH in Ethiopia: Policies, Strategies and Action Plans  , ,by Dr Ayele Debebe ,Head, Family health Department, MoH

Upcoming Human Resource Issues in Health , ,by Ato Yohannes Tadesse, Health Training Department, MoH

International SRH Perspectives and their Implication to the Future of SRH in Ethiopia, ,by Dr Monique Rakotomalala UNFPA Representative

Gender policies and action plans:  inference  to the Future of SRH in Ethiopia , ,by W/o Atsede Guta, Ministry of Women’s Affairs

Young Gynecologists perspective and expectations of the future. , , by Dr Lia Tadesse, Consultant, Obs-Gyn, ESOG

SRHR and the Legal Implications , by W/o Mahider Paulos, EWLA

The 16th Annual Conference:

Conference theme: PMTCT Current Status in Ethiopia.
Issues addressed on the panel discussion include:
New national PMTCT guideline: by Dr. Leuleseged Johannes
Identifying HIV positive women- opt out testing and counseling for PMTCT:              by Dr. Tigistu Adamu
Expansion of PMTCT services into the private sector: by Dr. Eyasu Mesfin
JHU- TSEHAI’s PMTCT Expansion Experience: by Dr. Daniel Bisetegn
PMTCT and Nutrition: by Dr. Hanna Nekatibeb
PMTCT Mother-to-Mother Support Group Experience of Intrahealth Ethiopia: by    Dr. Yetnayet Asfaw
Scientific papers presented:
Hemorrhage: The Role of Misoprostol: by Dr. Tesfanesh Belay, Dr.Ndola Prata, Atnafu Setegn DKT Ethiopia; Dr. Yilma Melkamu, Dr.Tekle-Ab Mekibib,
We can prevent mortality and morbidity from Preeclampsia: by Harshad Sanghvi
Audit of Obstetrician-Gynecologists in Ethiopia: by Dr. Asheber Gaym
Supporting Accelerated Health Officer Training in Maternal Newborn Care, ACCESS, Experience in Eight Affiliated Hospitals: by Dr. Nebreed Fesseha
Outreach ANC and PMTCT as a model to increase coverage in Ethiopia: by Daniel Bisetenge, Daniel Kinde, Edris, Melesse, Girma Tesfaye, Meg C. Doherty  JHU TSEHAI, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, USA

The 17th Annual Conference:

Conference Theme: The Future of Obstetric and Gynaecologic Care in Ethiopia
Issues addressed on the panel discussion include:
National EmONC Assessment-Ethiopia: by Dr. Barbara Kwast.
Obstetric and Gynecologic Practice in Ethiopia-Status and Prospects: by Dr. Mekonnen Kebede.
Obstetric and Gynecologic Education in Ethiopia: by Dr. Nebreed Fisseha.
International Experiences of Obstetric and Gynecologic Education of relevance to Ethiopia: by Prof. Lukman Yusuf.
Graduate Program at AAU/MF-Viewpoints from Recent Graduates: by Dr. Abdu Mengesha.
Medico legal issues of relevance to Health Care Providers: by Dr. Ato Abebe Asamere.
ESOG and the Obstetric and Gynecologic profession in Ethiopia: by Dr. Iyasu H/Selassie.
Msc Training in Emergency Obstetric and Surgery and the Obstetric and Gynecologic Profession:by Dr.Yifru Berhan
Scientific papers presented:
Cost-effectiveness analysis of clinic specialist outreach project in Ethiopia: by Abeba Mekonen, Tilahun Nigatu, Yibeltal Kifle
Ureterovaginal fistulae following obstetric and gynecological intervention in Ethiopia from 2004-2009: by Professor G. Williams, Dr Rahel Nardos, S. Broughton, Dr Haile Mariam and Dr Habte Mariam.
Safe Motherhood Initiative - A Success and a Challenge Attat Hospital Experience 1987-2008: by Sister Elaine Kohls, MMS, MSc
New Innovations for Cervical Cancer Screening Liquid Based cytology (LBC): the current situation: by Misrak Teshome
Mother-Support-Group Initiation and Scale-Up in Ethiopia’s PMTCT Program: by Patricia MCLAUGHLIN, Hanna Tesama, Solomon Hagos
Contribution of private facilities in national PMTCT program: by Dr. Daniel Kindie
ACCESS Program activities and its role in EONC: by Dr. Nebreed Fesseha

The 18th Annual Conference:

Conference Theme: Magnesium Sulphate for Prevention of Eclampsia Related Mortality
Issues addressed on the panel discussion include:
Profile of preeclampsia/eclampsia in Ethiopia - A Review of the available literature: by Birhanu Kebede
Pharmacology of Magnesium Sulphate in the management of Preeclampsia/Eclampsia: by Professor Eyasu Mekonnen
The FMoH – UNICEF Initiative to Introduce Magnesium Sulphate therapy by 2010: by Ato Samuel Hadera
Clinical Guide for the Administration of Magnesium Sulphate in the Management of Preeclampsia/Eclampsia: by Dr. Kassahun Kiros
Newborn Health Status in Ethiopia; Why Obstetricians Should Care: by Dr. Samuel Teshome
Scientific papers presented:
A Multi-Centre Retrospective Cohort Study in HIV-Infected Children: by Dr. Yifru Berhan
Cord blood banking & Transplantation: by Dr Ri Min Sakh
3rd &4th degree perineal tear managed in Addis Ababa Hamlin Fistula Hospital, Ethiopia: a cases series study: by Dr. Habtemariam Tekle
New Development in Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital: by Mr. Mark Bennett
A Five-Year Retrospective Study of Vulvovaginal and oral candidiasis at the Mycology Referral   Laboratory of EHNRI, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: by  Negga Asamene1, Mekonen Getahun, Surafel Fentaw, 1 Theodros Getachew,1 Meseret Assefa 1 EndriMohammed1, Samuel kinde,2 Kasu Desta2
Pregnancy outcomes in a previously repaired obstetric fistula patients: by Habtemariam Tekle*, prof. Gordon William, Dereje Ayle

The 19th Annual Conference:

Conference Theme: Accelerating the Pace to MDG 5
Issues addressed on the panel discussion include:
Creating Human Resource to increase access to skilled attendance: by S/r Azeb Admassu
Key Intervention areas to accelerate pace to MDG 5: by Dr. Atnafu Getachew
Making facilities ready - logistics: by Ato Yared Yigezu  
ESOG’s role to accelerate pace to MDG 5: by Dr. Ashebir Getachew
Helping Babies Breathe (HBB): by Ida Neuman

Scientific papers presented:
Genital tract infections and associated factors among pregnant women in Wolaiyta Zone SNNPR, Ethiopia: by Anteneh Asefa1 (BSc, MPH, Lecturer), Getnet Mitike2 (MD, MPH, PhD, Associate professor)
A Five-Year Retrospective Study of Vulvovaginal and oral candidiasis at the Mycology Referral   Laboratory of EHNRI, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia by: Negga Asamene1, Mekonen Getahun, Surafel Fentaw, 1 Theodros Getachew,1 Meseret Assefa 1 EndriMohammed1, Samuel kinde,2 Kasu Desta2
Prevalence of Vulvo Vaginal Candidiasis among Pregnant women attending antenatal care in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia by: Surafel Fentaw, Nega Asamenew, Daniel Mekonnen, Adino Dessale, Dessie Adugna,Woynshet Gelaye, Kassu Desta
“Superbugs” and Fistula Patients   What should we do? by Prof. Gordon William

Retrospective Analysis of 315 Cases of Rectovaginal Fistulae: by Habtemariam Tekle, Mary Venn, Gordon Williams
The Need for Better Resources for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health in Ethiopia to accelerate progress to MDGs 4 and 5: by Mr Abduljelil Reshad, Director of Resource Mobilisation, Federal Ministry of Health; Dr Meena Gandhi, Head of Health and HIV/AIDs, Save the Children UK, Ethiopia programme; Ms Yasmin Yusuf, Health Care Financing Consultant
Virginity value, boy/girl friend value, and stigma related to condom among Jimma   
 University students: by Fentie Ambaw1, Andualem Mossie2, Teshome Gobena2