Benjamin Black, a consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist with extensive experience in humanitarian medicine, explores the realities of providing reproductive and maternity care in crisis settings.
Drawing on case studies from conflict zones, epidemics, and disaster-affected regions, this session sheds light on the overlooked yet life-saving role of maternal healthcare in humanitarian emergencies.
From navigating reproductive rights in conflict zones to managing obstetric care in Ebola outbreaks, Benjamin offers deep insights into the challenges, ethical dilemmas, and innovative solutions needed to support women and girls in the most extreme environments.
Watch now to gain a critical understanding of maternal healthcare in humanitarian crises.
Topics Covered:
- The impact of conflict and displacement on maternal and reproductive health
- Case studies from Ebola outbreaks, conflict zones, and refugee crises
- The challenge of providing maternity care in war zones, disasters, and epidemics
- Barriers to contraception, safe abortion, and maternal healthcare in crises
- The ripple effect of maternal deaths on families and communities
- Ethical dilemmas in emergency obstetric care and reproductive rights
- The role of community engagement and culturally sensitive approaches
- Lessons learned from COVID-19, Ebola, and other outbreaks