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Celebrating global champions for women’s health At the welcome ceremony yesterday at #FIGO2025, six outstanding leaders were recognised for their lifelong commitment to advancing women’s health and rights worldwide. Distinguished Merit Award: Dr Mekdes Daba Feyssa (Ethiopia), Prof Christine Solbach (Germany), Prof Tadashi Kimura (Japan) Distinguished Recognition Award in Women’s Health: H.E. Jeannette Kagame (Rwanda), Prof Linda-Gail Bekker (South Africa), Dr Sima Samar (Afghanistan) Join us in celebrating their remarkable contributions to improving the lives of women and girls everywhere. Read the full story: figo.org/news/announcin… #FIGO2025 #GlobalHealth #Leadership #FIGOAwards
The International Federation of Gynaecologists and Obstetricians ‘FIGO’ is a global leader in women’s health with 142 member societies. It had awarded 178 women since establishing its Women’s Awards in 1997 (4/4) #FIGO2025
Last evening, High Commissioner @ehategeka received the inaugural @FIGOHQ Distinguished Recognition Award in Women's Health on behalf of Her Excellency Jeannette Kagame. The award was presented at the FIGO Opening Ceremony in Cape Town, honouring her transformative legacy. #FIGO2025(1/4)
20 years ego, Rwanda's maternal mortality rate was over 1,100, and deaths per 100,000 live births. Today, it's down to 107. Good work, speak, Prof. Stephene Rulisa at @PodcastArafat @RulisaS youtu.be/xMkfypKklc4
