Physician Education for Fistula Treatment Act

This bill would allow the President, acting through the Fogarty International Center, to give assistance to least developed countries to train and retain OB-GYNs and urogynecology specialists. The assistance could fund fellowship and residency programs, midwifery education, and training centers. The President would have to create a 10-year strategy to address the shortage of physicians in these countries and to treat and prevent childbirth-related injuries such as obstetric fistula. The strategy would be reported to Congress within 2 years, and annual reports on the program's implementation would also be required.

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Sponsors

• Rosa L. DeLauro Democrat sponsor
• 0 cosponsors