The WHO World Health Assembly and the AI for Good Global Summit will host a roundtable organized by Inteleos on May 29, 2024, at the Warwick Hotel in Geneva. Titled “Advancing Maternal and Fetal Health through POCUS Training and Certification,” the event aims to highlight the importance of certifying primary maternal health clinicians in point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) as a strategy to reduce maternal mortality by 2030.
The roundtable will emphasize the disparities in maternal and child health services in low-income countries and the need for enhanced ultrasound training and certification to address this issue. The rapid growth of ultrasound equipment availability has brought about an urgent need for better training to ensure patient safety, improve quality care, and increase accessibility to maternal care. This initiative highlights the critical role of midwives, nurses, and clinical officers in obstetric ultrasound screenings, advocating for policy changes and standard guidelines that can broaden clinicians’ practice scope.
The event will explore public-private partnerships, local capacity building, economic innovation, and professional development opportunities for healthcare providers. Additionally, it will delve into the potential benefits of advanced technologies in achieving more equitable healthcare access. The roundtable aims to drive discussions on integrating these strategies globally to advance maternal and fetal health.
Interested participants can register for the event at the provided link on May 29th at 7:30 pm at the Warwick Hotel in Geneva. Source: ISC Intelligence in Science
