Previous Endorsed Events

AIUG 2023 - SPHINCTER SUMMIT

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October 13-15, 2023

Auditorium KIMS Hospital Hyderabad, India

https://www.vidzing.tv/aiug2023

Please find the event's agenda at this link: https://aiug.in/agenda/

3rd Biennial International Hybrid Conference by PUGA

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February 24-25, 2023

Lahore, Pakistan

https://puga.org.pk/

COMMITTEE CHAIR REPORT FROM PAKISTAN

We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to all the committee members for their enthusiastic work and support in making the third international biennial hybrid conference of Pakistan urogynaecologist association (PUGA) a success. Their was a special emphasis on including international speakers from the Asia Oceana region and globally to get a wider perspective on different problems in the sub speciality. Distinguished speakers contributed to a high quality content and ensured their virtual interaction despite the differences in time zones and their clinical commitments. We are truly indebted to all of them.

The Urogynaecology committee of Asia Oceana federation of obstetrics and gynaecology (AOFOG) picked up from the collaborative biannual international hybrid meetings hosted by Taiwan urogynaecologist association (TUGA) in December 2022. The third international biannual hybrid conference of Pakistan urogynaecologist association (PUGA) was the second activity in the series of proposed activities to be held in the two years tenure of this committee. It was held in collaboration with Society of Obstetricians and gynaecologists, Pakistan (SOGP). It was endorsed by International urogynaecologist association(IUGA) and AOFOG.

A series of workshops were conducted by our provincial vice presidents and their executive members. To name a few, workshops were conducted on urodynamics made easy, sacrospinous fixation, sacrocolpopexy, safe hysterectomy, safe laparoscopic hysterectomy. The inaugral session was held on Feb 24, 2023. It was chaired by the health minister who offered unconditional support for the cause of enhancing provision of urogynaecology services for our patients and to promote research. Chair urogynaecology committee, AOFOG gave the inaugural speech on line.

A host of renowned international speakers joined us via zoom platform for the two days activity held on the 24^th & 25^th of Feb, 2023. They included:

Thomas Man-Jung Hung from Taiwan (Chair AOFOG UC Committee)
Dr Suvit Baunyavejehevin from Bangkok

3. Mr Wai Yoong from the UK

4. Professor N. Rajamaheswari from India

5. Professor Sayeba Akhter from Bangladesh

6 Lucila Inés Paván from Argentina

Agustina Vendramini from Argentina

8. Dr Rizwan Hameed from UAE

There was active in person participation of esteemed local faculty and sub specialty trainees. The event focused on including quality scientific content to enhance evidence-based practices in urogynaecology and bridging the gaps in our knowledge. The hybrid nature of the event allowed a wider participation both by the speakers and the audience. We had around three hundred people who attended the event on-site and online. The certificates were awarded to and by president PUGA, Prof Haleema Hashmi and other speakers. The international speakers were awarded e-certificates.

We look forward to future opportunities for working in collaboration to improve the healthcare provision for our women population with pelvic floor disorders.

Prof Nazli Hameed
Co-Chair Organizing Committee PUGA
Member AOFOG Urogynaecology committee