HR 8529
Physician Education for Fistula Treatment Act
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The Physician Education for Fistula Treatment Act aims to improve healthcare for women in least developed countries by training and retaining obstetrician-gynecologists and urogynecologists. It authorizes the U.S. government, through the Fogarty International Center, to provide assistance for fellowship and residency programs, establish training centers, and develop a 10-year strategy to address the shortage of healthcare professionals and prevent childbirth-related injuries like obstetric fistula. The bill also mandates annual reporting on the program’s effectiveness and defines key terms related to the issue.
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