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Physician Education for Fistula Treatment Act

12/30/2022, 12:18 AM

Summary of Bill HR 7864

Bill 117 HR 7864, also known as the Physician Education for Fistula Treatment Act, aims to address the issue of obstetric fistula, a devastating childbirth injury that affects women in developing countries. The bill focuses on providing education and training for healthcare providers in the diagnosis and treatment of obstetric fistula.

The bill outlines the importance of increasing awareness and understanding of obstetric fistula among healthcare professionals, as well as the need for improved access to treatment for women suffering from this condition. It emphasizes the importance of early detection and intervention in order to prevent long-term complications and improve outcomes for affected women.

Specifically, the bill calls for the development of educational programs and resources to train healthcare providers in the diagnosis and treatment of obstetric fistula. It also calls for the establishment of partnerships with international organizations and medical institutions to support efforts to address this issue on a global scale. Overall, Bill 117 HR 7864 seeks to improve the quality of care for women suffering from obstetric fistula by ensuring that healthcare providers have the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively diagnose and treat this condition. By increasing awareness and access to treatment, the bill aims to reduce the prevalence of obstetric fistula and improve the lives of women affected by this devastating childbirth injury.

Congressional Summary of HR 7864

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 subspecialists in urogynecology in low-income countries identified by the United Nations to be confronting severe structural impediments to sustainable development. The center must also develop a strategy to address physician shortages in such countries.

Current Status of Bill HR 7864

Bill HR 7864 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 24, 2022. Bill HR 7864 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on May 24, 2022.  Bill HR 7864's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of May 24, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7864

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7864

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional oversight
- Education programs funding
- Educational facilities and institutions
- Family planning and birth control
- Foreign aid and international relief
- Government studies and investigations
- Health care coverage and access
- Health care quality
- Health facilities and institutions
- Health programs administration and funding
- Health promotion and preventive care
- Higher education
- Medical education
- Sex and reproductive health
- Surgery and anesthesia
- Teaching, teachers, curricula
- Women's health
- World health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7864

Physician Education for Fistula Treatment Act
Physician Education for Fistula Treatment Act
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.

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