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06/04/2023

Destigmatising obstetric fistula through education and community engagement – Dr Wanjala’s initiative to train community health volunteers

Obstetric fistula is a devastating childbirth injury, with over two million women suffering from the condition, predominantly in Asia and Africa. It is estimated that…
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20/05/2022

Hearing from a FIGO Fellow, Dr Takura Kanonge

Obstetric fistula is a neglected public health and human rights issue. A devastating childbirth injury that leaves women permanently incontinent unless they receive…
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Destigmatising obstetric fistula through education and community engagement – Dr Wanjala’s initiative to train community health volunteers

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Hearing from a FIGO Fellow, Dr Takura Kanonge

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Hearing from a FIGO Fellow, Dr Shuvechchha Dewa Shrestha

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Hearing from a FIGO fistula surgery trainer, Dr Yeshineh Demrew

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Stories from FIGO's Fistula Fellows – Kenya

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Stories from FIGO's Fistula Fellows – DRC

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Stories from FIGO's Fistula Surgery Partners – Nigeria

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Stories from FIGO's Fistula Surgery Trainers – Kenya

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Stories from the FIGO Fistula Fellows – Yemen

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Dr Hillary Mabeya, Volunteer Expert Advisor and Trainer

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International Volunteer Day - Thanking our Volunteers

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12,000 Fistula Repairs Achieved

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