Kosovo
Kosovo, a region of southeastern Europe, was once part of the former Yugoslavia, but declared its independence in February 2008. After a period of widely-publicized and painful ethnic conflict, Kosovo is working to move forward and create a unified national identity, despite the challenges it faces.
Kosovo at a Glance: View the Slideshow
Projects
Partnership Program
From 2002-2004, KOGA benefited from the support of SOGC to begin an organizational capacity development process, permitting the association to establish a functional secretariat, numerous clinical committees, initiate discussions with other health professionals involved in obstetrics and gain the capacity to promote the ALARM International Program in the country.
Learn more about the Partnership Program
ALARM International Program
As part of the Partnership Program and FIGO-SMN Project, the SOGC supported KOGA in its efforts to upgrade the skills of health professionals and promote the ALARM International Program in Kosovo. Using the train the trainers approach, Kosovar AIP instructors are now rolling out the ALARM International Program throughout their country.
Learn more about the ALARM International Program
FIGO Saving Mothers and Newborns Project
In 2007, the SOGC began working with the Kosovo Obstetrics and Gynecology Association (KOGA) and the Kosovo Midwife Association (KMA) on a FIGO Saving Mothers and Newborns Project which aimed to strengthen the organizational capacity of both professional associations to improve maternal and infant health. This project focused on developing and implementing national standards and protocols related to maternal and newborn care in regional and university maternities in Kosovo.
Learn more about the FIGO Saving Mothers and Newborns Projects
Listen to Dr. Ferd Pauls speak about the FIGO-SMN Project in Kosovo
Partners
The SOGC's main partner in Kosovo is the Kosovo Obstetrics and Gynecology Association (KOGA), the national ob/gyn professional association.
Contact Information:
Kosovo Obstetrics and Gynecology Association
Address: UCC- Gynecology Clinic, Pristina 10000, Kosovo
Email: koga@shogjk.org
| Population: 2,126,708 (2007) |
| Median Age: 40.4 years (2008) |
| Life Expectancy: 74 years (2008) |
Sources: UNICEF country profiles and CIA WorldFactbook