Mother And Child Care: Improving Gynaecological/Obstetric Care

T he need to strengthen gy­ naecological and obstetric care through scientific re­ search, medical innovation and professional collaboration was the core of discussions during the opening of the 33rd Congress of the Society of Gynaecologists and Obstetricians of Cameroon (SOGOC) which opened in Douala on October 14, 2026. The congress that ran from the 14- 16 of October brought together me­ dical specialists, researchers, repre­ sentatives of professional associa­ tions and international experts to examine current challenges in the specialty and identify solutions adapted to the realities of Cameroon and Africa. In his opening remarks, the president of the scientific committee, Pr Fou­ mane Pascal, underscored the im­ portance of moving beyond the ma­ nagement of medical complications towards their prediction, prevention and early detection. He explained that the scientific programme was designed to promote the exchange of experiences, examine emerging technologies and develop practical recommendations for everyday me­ dical practice. He stressed that me­ dical innovations should not simply be imported but assessed, adapted and, where possible, developed lo­ cally to meet patients’ needs and the constraints of available re­ sources. On his part, the president of the or­ ganising committee, Pr Mboudou Emile, commended the scientific partners and laboratories whose support contributed to the organi­ sation of the congress. He highligh­ ted the importance of regional and international cooperation in addres­ sing reproductive health challenges and strengthening th...