Aiono Professor Alec Ekeroma MBBS, DipObs, FRANZCOG, FRCOG, MBA, PhD, MInsD is the Head of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Otago, Wellington and the Secretariat Head of the Pacific Society for Reproductive Health (PSRH). He has led the evolution of the PSRH to be the peak body for professional development and advocacy for reproductive health matters in the Pacific region. He initiated the development of accredited educational workshops in obstetric emergencies (PEMNeT), colposcopy and cervical pathology, ultrasound scanning, research and audit and family planning. He was a member of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologist (RANZCOG) council and has served on many corporate boards and national advisory committees. He has led the curriculum team that established the medical school at the National University of Samoa and became its foundation professor this year. He is passionate about building research capacity in the Pacific. He was awarded the Pasifika Medical Association medal for Excellent Service to Pacific Health (2006) and the RANZCOG Distinguished Service Medal in 2015. Prof. Ekeroma is the Editor-in-Chief of the Pacific Journal of Reproductive Health (founder) and the Pacific Health Dialog.

• How can parliamentarians achieve effective outreach and best engage with civil society and religious/ cultural leaders. • What accountability measures can civil society enact to improve oversight of parliamentarian activity and keep the government on track to progress SRH SDGs? • How can sexual and reproductive health in humanitarian emergencies be integrated in government disaster preparedness, response and mitigation protocols and institutionalised for maximum impact?