Webinar: Medical Abortion – A Technology and Policy Update
Recorded: Thursday 29th July
Language: English
Description: This webinar, organised by the FIGO Committee for Safe Abortion, begins with two short updates on technology in early medical abortion and medical abortion beyond twelve weeks of gestation. The panel also discuss topics across self-care, telemedicine, abortifacient product quality, and post-abortion contraception.
Co-chairs
Dr Jaydeep Tank, Chair of FIGO Committee for Safe Abortion, India
Professor Dame Lesley Regan, FIGO Honorary Secretary, UK
Speakers
Dr Faysal El Kak, FIGO Vice President, Lebanon
Dr Carlos Fuchtner, FIGO President, Bolivia – Forward Looking Statement
Dr Basab Mukherjee, Member of FIGO Committee for Safe Abortion, India – Early Medical Abortion
Dr Laura Gil, Grupo Médico por el Derecho a Decidir, Colombia – Medical Abortion beyond twelve weeks of Gestation
Dr Guyo Jaldesa, University of Nairobi, Kenya – The Effect of Policy on Medical Abortion
Dr Dhammika Perera, Global Medical Director for MSI Reproductive Choices, UK – Abortifacient Product Quality
Dr Nathalie Kapp, Chief Medical Advisor, IPPF, USA – Self Care - Need and Safety
Dr Dominique Truan, University of Chile – Post Abortion Contraception
Dr John Townsend, Population Council, USA – Medical Ethical Perspectives