To authorize assistance to train and retain obstetrician-gynecologists and sub-specialists in urogynecology and to help improve the quality of care to meet the health care needs of women in least developed countries, and for other purposes.
USA115th CongressHR-7301| House
| Updated: 12/13/2018
Rosa L. DeLauro
Democratic Representative
Connecticut
Cosponsors (6)
Foreign Affairs Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Physician Education for Fistula Treatment Act This bill authorizes the John E. Fogarty International Center for Advanced Study in the Health Sciences, which is part of the National Institutes of Health, to support training programs for obstetrician-gynecologists and sub-specialists in urogynecology in least developed countries; the center must also develop a strategy to address physician shortages in such countries.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International Affairs
Congressional oversightEducational facilities and institutionsEducation programs fundingFamily planning and birth controlForeign aid and international reliefGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth facilities and institutionsHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHigher educationMedical educationSex and reproductive healthSurgery and anesthesiaTeaching, teachers, curriculaWomen's healthWorld health
To authorize assistance to train and retain obstetrician-gynecologists and sub-specialists in urogynecology and to help improve the quality of care to meet the health care needs of women in least developed countries, and for other purposes.
USA115th CongressHR-7301| House
| Updated: 12/13/2018
Physician Education for Fistula Treatment Act This bill authorizes the John E. Fogarty International Center for Advanced Study in the Health Sciences, which is part of the National Institutes of Health, to support training programs for obstetrician-gynecologists and sub-specialists in urogynecology in least developed countries; the center must also develop a strategy to address physician shortages in such countries.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Rosa L. DeLauro
Democratic Representative
Connecticut
Cosponsors (6)
Foreign Affairs Committee
International Affairs
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Congressional oversightEducational facilities and institutionsEducation programs fundingFamily planning and birth controlForeign aid and international reliefGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth facilities and institutionsHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHigher educationMedical educationSex and reproductive healthSurgery and anesthesiaTeaching, teachers, curriculaWomen's healthWorld health