Conference Venue
Kigali Marriott Hotel Kigali
The 10 th rsog Annual
- The 10th RSOG Annual Scientific Conference 2024
About the Conference
The Rwanda Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (RSOG) has organized its 10th Annual Scientific Conference to be held in Kigali from 18th - 20th September 2024 at the Kigali Marriott Hotel. RSOG collaborates with various health professional organizations, civil societies, research institutions, governmental and non-governmental entities, as well as academic institutions to facilitate or contribute to the expansion and strengthening of universal health coverage for all women and girls in Rwanda.
This involves training healthcare providers, conducting research, leading clinical mentorships, and organizing conferences where the dissemination of knowledge and evidence on women's healthcare takes place. The key theme for the 10th Annual Scientific Conference is “Empowering Health Workforce to Drive Progress in Women and Girls Health.”
During the conference, abstracts will be presented as oral or poster presentations and there will be plenary sessions and panel discussions by experts in women’s health. It will draw attention from a diverse audience of professionals dedicated to advancing women's health.
Participants will have the opportunity to engage with cutting-edge research, share insights, and contribute to discussions aimed at improving health outcomes for women and girls. The conference promises to be an impactful event, fostering collaboration and innovation in the field of obstetrics and gynecology.
Conference Plan
Conference Theme
Empowering Health Workforce to drive progress in women's health.
Conference Date
18th - 20th September, 2024
To ensure a unique networking opportunity to institutions, professional associations and exhibitors present varied perspectives on clinical and non-clinical factors affecting women’s health, preconference workshops are scheduled on 18th September, 2024 followed by an opening ceremonies and networking dinner later in the evening.
The Main conference will occur on 19th-20th September 2024.
Audience: The conference will attract audience from Rwanda and outside community to submit their abstracts to be presented either as an oral or poster presentation.
Plenaries:Professionals of diverse expertise will participate in plenary sessions to explore the potential for advancing women’s health and panel discussions will occur with each plenary session.
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Meet our Guest of Honor
Dr Sabin NSANZIMANA
Honorable Minister of Health / MoH-Rwanda
Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana is the Minister of Health of Rwanda since November 2022. He previously served as Director General of the University Teaching Hospital of Butare and the Rwanda Biomedical Centre. He holds extensive experience in infectious disease and non-communicable diseases program design, strategic planning, and implementation science.
Dr. Sabin holds a Medical Degree (MD) and a Master’s Degree in Clinical Epidemiology from the University of Rwanda, as well as a PhD in Epidemiology from the University of Basel, Switzerland.
Dr. Sabin served as Principal Investigator for several large research projects, including clinical trials in Rwanda and multi-country research collaborations. He is a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh and the African Scientific Institute. He also serves as an adjunct Assistant Professor of Global Health Delivery at the University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) and teaches Clinical Epidemiology and research methodology at the University of Rwanda.
Meet our Speakers
Prof Stephen Rulisa
MD, FCOG(ECSA), PhD Professor of Obstetrics & Gynaecology School of Medicine & Pharmacy University of Rwanda
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Conference Schedule
PRECONFERENCE WORKSHOPS:
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
1. Hands on Vacuum Assisted Vaginal delivery, Breech Delivery and shoulder dystocia.
— Trainers:
Dr Rupa Patel
Dr Jessica Sewase
Dr Christine Bloch
Dr Esther Chin
Dr Russell Kellet
Dr Eve Duchesne
— Moderators: Dr John Muganda and Dr Samson HABIMANA
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
2. Hands on in hysteroscopy using simulators
— Trainers: Prof Brig Gen Eugene Ngoga, Dr Sandrine Gbia
— Moderators: Dr DAN BUTARE and Dr BASONGA Emmy
OPENING CEREMONIES
05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Arrival of Guests and Registration
— Master of Ceremony: Dr. IRAKOZE Magnifique & UMUTESI Cindy Astride
06:00 PM - 06:10 PM
Remarks from Dr Victor Mivumbi
— RSOG President
06:11 PM - 06:20 PM
Entertainment by Dance troop
06:21 PM - 06:30 PM
Remarks by Dr. Olugbemiga Adelakin
— UNFPA Country Representative
06:31 PM - 06:40 PM
Remarks from Dr Brian Chilombo
— WHO Country Representative for Rwanda
06:41 PM - 06:51 PM
Remarks from Keisha Effiom
— USAID Mission Director
06:51 PM - 07:10 PM
Remarks by Prof. Anne KIHARA
— FIGO President – FIGO (International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
07:11 PM - 07:20 PM
Welcoming word for the new faculty members and finalists of various OBGYN subspecialists
— RSOG President
07:21 PM - 07:40 PM
Opening remarks
— Guest of Honor: Dr Sabin NSANZIMANA - Honorable Minister of Health/MoH - Rwanda
07:41 PM - 08:00 PM
Photos session
08:00 PM - 09:30 PM
Dinner
09:31 PM - 11:00 PM
Entertainment
11:00 PM
Departure
08:00 AM - 08:30 AM
Registration
08:31 AM - 08:40 AM
Welcome Remarks
Dr. Emmanuel HABIMANA – Chair/Scientific Committee/RSOG
08:41 AM - 09:00 AM
Keynote Speaker Address
Prof. Anne Kihara – President, FIGO (International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
09:01 AM - 10:00 AM
PANEL 1: Advancing Professional Education, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, and Partnership to Improve Women’s Health Outcomes
- MoH Representative (TBD)
- UR/CMHS: Prof. Abraham HA. Mitike, MD – Pediatric Cardiologist, Professor of Pediatrics, Principal of the College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Rwanda
- KFHF: Kara Louise Neil – Executive Secretary, KFHRF
- USAID: Ana I. Bodipo-Mbuyamba – USAID Ag Mission Director
- UGHE: Prof. Abebe Bekele
Moderator: Dr. IRAKOZE Magnifique – Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Lecturer/CMHS/UR
10:01 AM - 10:10 AM
Photo Session
10:11 AM - 10:40 AM
COFFEE BREAK
10:41 AM - 11:30 AM
State of Art Lecture and Plenary Talk
Each topic will have 20 minutes for presentation and 5 minutes for Q&A.
Moderator: Dr. George Ruzigana – Obstetrician and Gynecologist, University Teaching Hospital of Kigali
- Topic 1 (State of Art Lecture): Management of pregnancy in postoperative Rwandan women with Rheumatic Heart Disease. A vulnerable and high-risk population which requires our attention.
Speaker: Dr. David NTIRUSHWA – Obstetrician and Gynecologist at CHUK, Co-Director-IRCAD Rwanda - Topic 2 (Plenary Talk): High Impact Interventions to Accelerate Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Decline.
Speaker: Prof. Stephen Rulisa, MD, FCOG(ECSA), PhD – Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology, School of Medicine & Pharmacy, University of Rwanda
11:31 AM - 12:10 PM
Oral Abstract Presentations
Moderator: Dr. Dan Butare – Obstetrician and Gynecologist, GAHINI Hospital
- Oral Abstract 1: Induction of Labor: Indications, Methods, and Outcome in a Low-Resource Setting: A Cross-Sectional Study
By Antoine Osongo Onanga - Oral Abstract 2: A Cross-Sectional Study on the Investigation of the Incidence and Clinical Characteristics of Preeclampsia and Eclampsia in Women from Tertiary Care Hospital
By Aymar Akilimali - Oral Abstract 3: Upscaling Cervical Cancer Screening Program in Rwanda Through Mass Screening with High-Quality Screening Method: Determining the Rate of Clearance of HPV Infection Among Women
By Dawit Kassa
Questions and Answers for OA 1-3
12:11 PM - 12:50 PM
Oral Abstract Presentations
Moderator: Dr. Emmanuel HABIMANA – Obstetrician and Gynecologist, CHUB
- Oral Abstract 4: Lithopedion: A Stone Child for 25 Years in Mother’s Abdomen: A Case Report
By Dawud Muhammed AHMED - Oral Abstract 5: “They Come When You Build It”: The Impact of Abortion Law Liberalization and Introducing a Model Abortion Clinic on Safe Abortion Care Access Expansion, Abortion Rate, and Complications in a Sub-Saharan Setting
By Abraham Fessehaye Sium (MD) - Oral Abstract 6: The Prevalence and Factors Associated with Respectful Maternity Care in Musanze District, Rwanda Healthcare Settings
By Dukundane Alexandre
Questions and Answers for OA 4-6
12:51 PM - 01:50 PM
LUNCH
01:51 PM - 02:50 PM
Panel Discussion
Moderator: Dr. Aimable Uwizeye – Obstetrician and Gynecologist
- RBC-NCDs: Dr. MANIRAGABA Theoneste
- Midwife: Vestine RUGEMA – PIH/Women’s Cancer Early Detection Program Field Manager
- PIH: Dr. Cyprien SHYIRAMBERE
- Elect Project: Dr. MANIRAKIZA Emmanuel
- Gyneco-Oncologist for RSOG Faculty Members: Dr. Dawit Worku
Moderator: Dr. Kenneth Ruzindana – Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Gyneco-Oncologist
02:51 PM - 03:30 PM
Oral Abstracts
Moderator: Dr. Blaise Dushimimana – Gynecology Oncology Fellow, University of Rwanda
- Oral Abstract 7: A Cross-Sectional Study Exploring the Pregnancy Outcome in Severe Pre-Eclampsia and Eclampsia
By Elie Kihanduka - Oral Abstract 8: Maternal/Fetal and Neonatal Adverse Outcomes Associated with Gestational Diabetes at King Faisal Hospital-Kigali
By Dr. Emmanuel NSHIMIYUMUREMYI - Oral Abstract 9: Exploring the Prevalence and Risk Factors for Microscopic and Submicroscopic Malaria Infections During Pregnancy
By Excellent RUGENDA
Questions and Answers for OA 7-9
03:31 PM - 04:00 PM
Coffee Pickup and Exhibition
04:01 PM - 04:40 PM
Oral Abstracts
Moderator: Dr. Celestin MBONYIZINA – Obstetrician and Gynecologist
- Oral Abstract 10: Stage at Diagnosis and Associated Factors of Patients with Cervical Cancer in Tibebe Ghion Specialized Hospital Northwest Ethiopia, From January 1, 2021, to December 31
By Assoc Prof Eyaya Misgan Asress - Oral Abstract 11: The Place of Human Papillomavirus Test in the Screening of Intraepithelial Lesions of Cervix
By Dr. NYAKIO Olivier - Oral Abstract 12: Pregnancy-Specific Antimalarial Immunity, Malaria Risk During Pregnancy, and Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes
By Samson Hangi
Questions and Answers for OA 10-12
04:40 PM - 05:00 PM
Wrap Up and Closure of Day 2
08:00 - 08:30AM
Registration
08:31 - 09:15AM
Panel Discussion
Moderator: Dr. Mireille UWINEZA, Obstetrician and Gynecologist at NYAMATA Level Two Hospital
Topic: New technology and Practice in women’s health
- Dr Charles NSENGIYUMVA – Minimally Invasive Surgery in Women’s Health
- Dr. Balkachew Nigatu – Ultrasound in Maternal Fetal Medicine
- Prof Ngoga Eugene – Female Endocrinology and Infertility
- Dr MUTABAZI Emmanuel – Radiotherapy in women’s health care
09:16 - 10:15AM
Plenary Talks
Moderator: Dr Benjamin HABIKIGENI / RSOG
09:16 - 09:45AM Topic 1: The essence of Leadership in OBGYN: Cultivating Humanity
Speaker: Dr Hani W. Fawzi, MPH, Mclin Ed, MBA, FRCOG
09:46 - 10:15AM Topic 2: Ethics and medical practice in Rwanda
Speaker: Dr GASANA Africa Guido, Chair of RMDC
10:16 - 10:35AM
Coffee Break
10:36 - 11:00AM
Research Presentation and Oral Abstracts
Moderator: Dr NKURUNZIZA Charles – Obstetrician and Gynecologist at CHUB
Topic: Exploring non-legal barriers faced by young women while seeking safe abortion services in Rwanda
Speaker: Dr Alain Favina from HDI
11:01 - 11:30AM
Oral Abstracts
11:01 - 11:10AM Oral Abstract 13: Acceptability of and Readiness Assessing Healthcare Providers to Implement the FIGO Pregnancy Passport at Muhima District Hospital in Kigali-Rwanda
Speaker: Dr Simeon TURATSINZE
11:11 - 11:20AM Oral Abstract 14: Prevalence and Predictors of low fifth minute APGAR score among mothers who gave through cesarean section at Wolkite University Specialized Hospital, Gurage Zone South Ethiopia
Speaker: Assistant Prof TEMESGEN ARUSI
11:21 - 11:30AM: Questions and Answers for OA 13-14
11:31 - 12:30PM
State of the Art Lecture and Plenary Talk
Moderator: Dr BASONGA Emmy, Obstetrician-Gynecologist at BUSHENGE Provincial Hospital
11:31 - 12:00PM Topic 1 (State of the Art Lecture): ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY IN RWANDA
Speaker: Dr Thomas MEKURIA Gebre, Female endocrinology and infertility specialist / RMRTH
12:01 - 12:30PM Topic 2 (Plenary Talk): Simulation for Surgical Education
Speaker: Grace Chen, from John Hopkins University
12:31 - 01:30PM
PPH Sessions (25 minutes presentation each and 5 minutes for Q&A)
Moderator: Dr MUHUZA UWIMANA Marie Parfaite, Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Managing Director / RSOG
12:31 - 12:55PM Topic 1: Postpartum Hemorrhage – What’s old, What’s new and what’s possible given system challenges
Speaker: Dr Rupa Patel from SOGC
12:56 - 01:20PM Topic 2: STITCH (Surgical Trainer for InTerventions to Control Postpartum Hemorrhage) - the low-cost, intermediate-fidelity, portable, and reusable PPH simulator
Speaker: Dr Esther Chin from SOGC
01:21 - 01:30PM: Q&A for PPH session
01:31 - 02:00PM
RHEQ-Summer Challenge
Moderator: Dr Polyphille and team
02:01 - 02:10PM
Remarks from RSOG President
02:11 - 02:20PM
Closing Remarks by the Guest of Honor
02:21 - 03:20PM
Lunch, Exhibition, and Departure
03:30 - 05:00PM
RSOG General Assembly
05:01PM - TILL LATE
Cocktail and Entertainment
Panel Discussions
PANEL 1
"Advancing Professional education, Interdisciplinary collaboration and partnership to improve women’s health outcomes."
Speaker Name
PANEL 2
"Addressing non-communicable diseases among women- Cervical
cancer elimination by 2030: What strategies are in place?"
Speaker Name
PANEL 3
"New technology and Practice in
women’s health"
women’s health"
Speaker Name
Workshop Topics
Here are the main themes and key topics that will be the focus of our workshop
