GSM participates in 'Biennial International Scientific Conference'

Greenstar Social Marketing (GSM) on Saturday participated in the 17th Biennial International Scientific Conference in Karachi to address issues related to Women Health. The conference themed "Women's Health is at the heart of National Development" was organized by Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Pakistan (SOGP) in collaboration with GSM. The conference commenced on February 23rd, will conclude on February 25th.
GSM also brought Professor Sabaratnum Arulkumaran, ex-president of International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) to talk about the Post Pregnancy Contraception in a session named, "Post Pregnancy Contraception: The Way Forward". The session was moderated by Dr Syed Aziz-ur-Rab CEO Greenstar Social Marketing.
The session aimed to generate debate and give awareness about the use and results of Postpartum Intrauterine Contraceptive Devices (PPIUCD), institutionalisation of PPIUCD in selected health facilities in Pakistan, post-partum and post-abortion family planning, outcome of PPIUCD and Sub-dermal Implant, PPIUCD safety and efficacy-initial experience in private practice, while a study of 100 cases of PPIUCD in Quetta and PPIUCD experience from a tertiary care hospital in Sindh was also discussed among the panellists.
Dr Arul was joined by other panellists at the session including, Dr Azra Ahsan of National Council for Maternal and Neonatal Health (NCMNH), Dr Shahida Zaidi, president of AMAN, Rotary and Ultrasound Clinic, Dr Tayyaba Wasim, professor of Gynecology at Services Institute of Medical Sciences (SIMS), Professor Sadiah Ahsan Pal, Gynaecologist at OMI Hospital, Dr Aisha Siddiqui, Professor of Gynecology at Bolan Medical College in Quetta and Dr Nusrat Nisar, Gynaecologist at Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences (LUMHS).
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Syed Aziz ur Rab said that PPIUCD is an effective, reversible method of long term contraception that can effectively address the large unmet need in Pakistan. He said IUCD insertion postpartum (within 10 minutes or up to 48 hours after birth), provides a window of opportunity where women are highly motivated and need an effective method of contraception to sustain both her as well as her child's health.
"The importance of effective communication with women during intra partum care has been identified as one of the most important strategies to promote PPIUCD", he added. He also thanked Dr Arul for coming to Pakistan to participate in the conference and highlighting on this issue and women health.