Tag Archives: Cape Town

FIGO Recognises Nineteen Trailblazing Women for Transformative Contributions to Global Women’s Health

(IN BRIEF) FIGO has presented the 2025 FIGO Women’s Awards to nineteen exceptional women from around the world for their transformative contributions to gynaecology, obstetrics, and women’s health. The awards, announced during the FIGO General Assembly at the XXV FIGO … Read the full press release

XXV FIGO World Congress in Cape Town Brings Together Global Experts to Drive Women’s Health and Rights Forward

(IN BRIEF) FIGO will host over 5,000 participants at the XXV FIGO World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics, held in Cape Town, South Africa, from 5–9 October 2025. Returning to Africa for the first time since 2009, the Congress will … Read the full press release

FIGO Awards Celebrate Global Trailblazers Advancing Women’s Health, Equality, and Reproductive Rights

(IN BRIEF) At the XXIII FIGO World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics in Cape Town, six outstanding figures were honoured for their global impact on women’s health and rights. The FIGO Distinguished Merit Award was presented to Ethiopia’s Health Minister … Read the full press release

MAN Delivers First All-Electric Bus in Cape Town, Paving the Way for Emission-Free Urban Transit

(IN BRIEF) MAN Truck & Bus has achieved a significant milestone in urban transit with the handover of the first all-electric complete bus in Cape Town. Unlike its usual practice of offering chassis globally and assembling complete buses locally, MAN … Read the full press release

Switzerland involved in global action plan on role of statistics in sustainable development

The first UN World Data Forum was held in Cape Town, South Africa on 15-18 January. It concluded with the presentation of a global action plan in which Switzerland has been actively involved. Switzerland was represented by a mixed delegation … Read the full press release