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Gynecologist Song

TOKYO, Japan, July 31 Kyodo - Undated photo taken at an unidentified location shows obstetrician and gynecologist Mihyon Song.(Kyodo)

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EGYPT-SUDANESE REFUGEES-REBUILDING LIVES

(240417) -- CAIRO, April 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Sami Mahmoud, a Sudanese obstetrician and gynecologist, receives an interview with Xinhua in Cairo, Egypt, on April 5, 2024. Displaced by the civil war in Sudan a year ago, asylum-seeking Sudanese citizens have been trying to rebuild their lives in neighboring Egypt, but the task is by no means easy. TO GO WITH "Feature: Sudanese displaced by conflict strive to rebuild lives in Egypt" (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

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Iranian Immigration In Istanbul

Bita, a 37-year-old obstetrician in Iran, exemplifies the diverse spectrum of Iranians immigrating to Turkey. Her unique transition to becoming the owner of an alcohol drink shop in Turkey reflects the varied motivations behind migration, encompassing career shifts and responses to the evolving socio-economic landscape in the region. Istanbul, Turkey, July 21, 2022. Photo by A/O/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chinese doctor brings cure, hope to Botswanan patients

STORY: Chinese doctor brings cure, hope to Botswanan patients DATELINE: Sept. 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:23 LOCATION: Gaborone CATEGORY: SOCIETY/HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the clinic and the doctor 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): TAYLOR ZHANG, Chinese doctor 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): TUMI ONTUMETSE, Patient 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): GAONE MOREMI, Patient STORYLINE: Doctor Taylor Zhang, also known as Zhang Tao in Chinese, is an experienced obstetrician and gynecologist from east China's Fujian Province. Zhang was a member of the 13th Chinese medical team dispatched to Botswana's capital Gaborone in 2012. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): TAYLOR ZHANG, Chinese doctor "During the three years of working in the Chinese medical team, I've done dozens of surgeries which were breakthroughs in Botswana, hoping to bring something new (to local people)." After finishing his three-year tenure in 2015, he chose to stay in Botswana with his family as he wanted to bring more Chinese expertise and experience to local people. SOUNDBI

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Chinese Doctor's Day

TENGZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 17, 2023 - Geng Xingling, chief obstetrician, instructs a doctor to prescribe medicine in Tengzhou city, Shandong province, China, August 17, 2023. August 19 marks the sixth Chinese Doctor's Day.

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Rally in support of Ukrainian POWs in Vinnytsia

VINNYTSIA, UKRAINE - JULY 27, 2023 - Obstetrician-gynecologist, reproductive specialist Serhii Baksheiev speaks at a rally in support of Ukrainian military personnel, missing persons, prisoners of war, medics and their families in Yevropeiska Square, Vinnytsia, west-central Ukraine.

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Rally in support of Ukrainian POWs in Vinnytsia

VINNYTSIA, UKRAINE - JULY 27, 2023 - Vinnytsia city head Serhii Morhunov, head of the Central Office of the Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War Yuliia Pryimak, paramedic Yuliia Paievska (Taira) and obstetrician-gynaecologist, reproductive specialist Serhii Baksheiev attend a rally in support of Ukrainian military personnel, missing persons, prisoners of war, medics and their families in Yevropeiska Square, Vinnytsia, west-central Ukraine.

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SAO TOME AND PRINCIPE-SAO TOME-CHINESE MEDICAL TEAM

(230720) -- SAO TOME, July 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Luo Xingyu (R), a gynecologist and obstetrician of the Chinese medical team, writes prescription for a patient at a clinic in Sao Tome, Sao Tome and Principe, July 14, 2023. The 18th Chinese medical team dispatched to Sao Tome and Principe has been providing medical services to local people since March 2023. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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SAO TOME AND PRINCIPE-SAO TOME-CHINESE MEDICAL TEAM

(230720) -- SAO TOME, July 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Luo Xingyu (R), a gynecologist and obstetrician of the Chinese medical team, talks with a patient at a clinic in Sao Tome, Sao Tome and Principe, July 14, 2023. The 18th Chinese medical team dispatched to Sao Tome and Principe has been providing medical services to local people since March 2023. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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EQUATORIAL GUINEA-MALABO-CHINESE MEDICAL TEAM

(230617) -- MALABO, June 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wang Weiwei, an obstetrician of the Chinese medical team, checks on a pregnant woman at a hospital in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, June 14, 2023. The 32nd Chinese medical team arrived in Malabo, the capital of Equatorial Guinea, in July 2022. The 25 members of the medical team came from 13 hospitals in south China's Guangzhou, covering clinical departments including internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, ophthalmology and orthopedics. Since 1971, China has sent 32 batches of more than 600 medical team members to Equatorial Guinea, and the Chinese medical teams have made important contributions to improving the medical level of Equatorial Guinea and protecting the health of local people. (Xinhua/Dong Jianghui)

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Maternity care centers increasingly popular among Chinese women

STORY: Maternity care centers increasingly popular among Chinese women DATELINE: May 15, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:38 LOCATION: NANNING, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): HUANG KAIYING, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of maternity care centers 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): HUANG LINA, Resident in Nanning 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LIN DAWEI, Head of a maternity care center in Nanning 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ZENG YACHANG, Chief Obstetrician, First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): HUANG KAIYING, Xinhua correspondent "Have you ever heard of 'Zuo yuezi' or 'sitting the month'? In China, it's a tradition when a new mother stays at home for a month to allow her body to rest after giving birth. And nowadays more and more mothers prefer to 'Zuo yuezi' at a professional postpartum center, just like here." "Zuo yuezi" is a postpartum practice observed by most Chinese women. As times change, the styles of "Zuo yuezi" are adapted to a more modern version.

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Moroccan doctor's lifelong bond with China

STORY: Moroccan doctor's lifelong bond with China DATELINE: April 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:28 LOCATION: Rabat CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese medical team in Morocco 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): RACHIDI IMANE, Moroccan obstetrician-gynecologist 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHANG QIAN, Member of Chinese medical team in Morocco 4. STANDUP (English): XU SUPEI, Xinhua correspondent 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): ACHIBET MOSTAFA, Head of the Hassan II Hospital in Settat STORYLINE: Rachidi Imane, a Moroccan obstetrician-gynecologist (OB-GYN) at the Rhamna Provincial Central Hospital in the Moroccan town of Ben Guerir, shares her special bond with China since the day she was born. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): RACHIDI IMANE, Moroccan obstetrician-gynecologist "I was born on Oct. 25, 1981, delivered by a team of Chinese doctors in the Moroccan city of Taza. I was born by C-section. It was an urgent case because of a breathing problem. My mother was transferred directly to the operating room and I was born thanks to the

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MOROCCO-CHINESE MEDICAL TEAM

(230405) -- SETTAT (MOROCCO), April 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese doctor Zhou Long (L) sees a patient at the Hassan II hospital in Settat, Morocco, on Feb. 27, 2023. For nearly half a century, Chinese doctors, mainly obstetrician-gynecologists, have earned a sterling reputation for their professionalism and dedication in some remote areas of Morocco. Many pregnant women from across the country come to seek medical advice and childbirth care from them. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai) TO GO WITH Feature: Chinese doctors win hearts, applause with professionalism, dedication in remote areas of Morocco

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MOROCCO-CHINESE MEDICAL TEAM

(230405) -- SETTAT (MOROCCO), April 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Achibet Mostafa, head of the Hassan II Hospital in Settat, is interviewed at the hospital in Settat, Morocco, on Feb. 27, 2023. For nearly half a century, Chinese doctors, mainly obstetrician-gynecologists, have earned a sterling reputation for their professionalism and dedication in some remote areas of Morocco. Many pregnant women from across the country come to seek medical advice and childbirth care from them. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai) TO GO WITH Feature: Chinese doctors win hearts, applause with professionalism, dedication in remote areas of Morocco

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MOROCCO-CHINESE MEDICAL TEAM

(230405) -- SETTAT (MOROCCO), April 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Fatima Laatiq (L), a resident in Settat, shows an old photo that her family took with a Chinese doctor at her home in Settat, Morocco, on Feb. 27, 2023. For nearly half a century, Chinese doctors, mainly obstetrician-gynecologists, have earned a sterling reputation for their professionalism and dedication in some remote areas of Morocco. Many pregnant women from across the country come to seek medical advice and childbirth care from them. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai) TO GO WITH Feature: Chinese doctors win hearts, applause with professionalism, dedication in remote areas of Morocco

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MOROCCO-CHINESE MEDICAL TEAM

(230405) -- MOHAMMEDIA (MOROCCO), April 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of a Chinese medical team in Mohammedia pose for a group photo with Arihe Maan (1st R) who comes for acupuncture therapy in Mohammedia, Morocco, on Feb. 27, 2023. For nearly half a century, Chinese doctors, mainly obstetrician-gynecologists, have earned a sterling reputation for their professionalism and dedication in some remote areas of Morocco. Many pregnant women from across the country come to seek medical advice and childbirth care from them. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai) TO GO WITH Feature: Chinese doctors win hearts, applause with professionalism, dedication in remote areas of Morocco

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MOROCCO-CHINESE MEDICAL TEAM

(230405) -- SETTAT (MOROCCO), April 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese doctor Zhou Long (3rd L) speaks with Moroccan medical workers at the Hassan II hospital in Settat, Morocco, on Feb. 27, 2023. For nearly half a century, Chinese doctors, mainly obstetrician-gynecologists, have earned a sterling reputation for their professionalism and dedication in some remote areas of Morocco. Many pregnant women from across the country come to seek medical advice and childbirth care from them. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai) TO GO WITH Feature: Chinese doctors win hearts, applause with professionalism, dedication in remote areas of Morocco

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MOROCCO-CHINESE MEDICAL TEAM

(230405) -- SETTAT (MOROCCO), April 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese doctor Zhou Long (R) performs a cesarean at the Hassan II hospital in Settat, Morocco, on Feb. 27, 2023. For nearly half a century, Chinese doctors, mainly obstetrician-gynecologists, have earned a sterling reputation for their professionalism and dedication in some remote areas of Morocco. Many pregnant women from across the country come to seek medical advice and childbirth care from them. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai) TO GO WITH Feature: Chinese doctors win hearts, applause with professionalism, dedication in remote areas of Morocco

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Doctor arranges adoptions for 25 yrs

SAITAMA, Japan - Photo taken Oct. 17, 2013 in Kumagaya, Saitama Prefecture, shows Koji Samejima, an obstetrician and gynecologist who, since 1989, has helped women with unwanted pregnancies and childless couples wishing to take care of their babies.

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Japanese obstetrician leaves for Afghanistan

NARITA, Japan - Makiko Kikuchi, a 34-year-old obstetrician and gynecologist of the Japanese Red Cross Society, speaks to reporters at Narita International Airport, northeast of Tokyo, on Oct. 5 before leaving for Afghanistan to assist in childbirths and offer advice to expectant mothers in the war-torn country. Kikuchi will work for five months in a hospital in Kandahar.

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1,000 more hospital beds needed for newborn intensive care

KAWAGUCHI, Japan - An obstetrician at the Kawaguchi Municipal Medical Center in Saitama Prefecture takes care of a baby at its neonatal intensive care unit. An estimate by a Japanese health ministry research team showed July 25 that Japanese medical facilities need roughly 1,000 more beds for intensive care to treat immature babies or other babies born in critical condition.

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Debate over abortion further divides U.S.: African expert

STORY: Debate over abortion further divides U.S.: African expert DATELINE: July 17, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:12 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the protest 2. SOUNDBITE (English): Dr. JEAN KAGGIA, Consultant obstetrician-gynecologist STORYLINE: The U.S. continued to feel the heat from the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade several weeks ago, which ended the constitutional protection of abortion rights for women in the nation. Demonstrators have continued to demand more action from the White House to safeguard abortion access. An African expert said that the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling has further divided the country. SOUNDBITE (English): Dr. JEAN KAGGIA, Consultant obstetrician-gynecologist "In the U.S., it will divide the country. It has divided the country. It is still going to divide the country. When it is leaked out that the Roe versus Wade might be struck off. Before the judgment was written. Did you see what happened? The pro-abortion people went in the street

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Debate on abortion a symptom of more divided America: experts

STORY: Debate on abortion a symptom of more divided America: experts DATELINE: July 13, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:53 LOCATION: Paris CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: various of people protesting against the rulingSOUNDBITE 1 (English): BEVERLY WINIKOFF, Specialist of public health in AmericaSOUNDBITE 2 (French): ALAIN LANDAU, Obstetrician and gynecologist STORYLINE: The U.S. Supreme Court released a ruling last month to strike down Roe v. Wade, which ended the constitutional protection of abortion rights for women in the nation. Abortion is arguably one of the most divisive issues across the nation due to a clash between religious beliefs and individual liberty. Some experts say, the issue of abortion has been politicized in the U.S., and the debate over it is a symptom of a more divided nation. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): BEVERLY WINIKOFF, Specialist of public health in America "I mean, it's ridiculous. It flies in the face of scientific evidence that certain situations can not remedy themselves. I think that may

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100th baby born at Shanghai designated hospital amid COVID-19 resurgence

STORY: 100th baby born at Shanghai designated hospital amid COVID-19 resurgence DATELINE: April 25, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:10 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the doctors operating 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): DENG HONGMEI, Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Shanghai Public Health Clinical Center STORYLINE: A baby girl was born to a mother with COVID-19 on Sunday night at a designated hospital in Shanghai. Both mother and baby are in good condition. The baby is the 100th born at the Shanghai Public Health Clinical Center amid the latest COVID-19 resurgence. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): DENG HONGMEI, Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Shanghai Public Health Clinical Center "This lady came to our hospital on April 21 because she was found to be positive for the COVID-19. She was 36 weeks plus 1 day pregnant. She had difficulty breathing on April 22. On Sunday the patient's condition changed drastically. Her oxygen saturation of blood suddenly dropped significantly. We performed a caesarean

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Obstetrician acquitted of death during C-section

FUKUSHIMA, Japan - Katsuhiko Kato, a 40-year-old obstetrician, heads to the Fukushima District Court on Aug. 20. The court acquitted Kato of charges that he caused a 29-year-old woman to die from blood loss during a cesarean operation at a general hospital in Fukushima Prefecture, northern Japan, in 2004. (Kyodo)

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1,000 more hospital beds needed for newborn intensive care

KAWAGUCHI, Japan - An obstetrician at the Kawaguchi Municipal Medical Center in Saitama Prefecture takes care of a baby at its neonatal intensive care unit. An estimate by a Japanese health ministry research team showed July 25 that Japanese medical facilities need roughly 1,000 more beds for intensive care to treat immature babies or other babies born in critical condition. (Kyodo)

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Japanese obstetrician leaves for Afghanistan

NARITA, Japan - Makiko Kikuchi, a 34-year-old obstetrician and gynecologist of the Japanese Red Cross Society, speaks to reporters at Narita International Airport, northeast of Tokyo, on Oct. 5 before leaving for Afghanistan to assist in childbirths and offer advice to expectant mothers in the war-torn country. Kikuchi will work for five months in a hospital in Kandahar. (Kyodo)