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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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FIGO Fistula Fellows in the Democratic Republic of Congo

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Fistula Map DRC
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Eradicating Obstetric Fistula: Chad

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Dr Valentin Vadandi - Figo Surgery Trainer
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Eradicating Obstetric Fistula: Burundi

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Dr Celestin Sakubu
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Eradicating Obstetric Fistula: Bangladesh

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Obstetric Fistula Bangladesh
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Eradicating Obstetric Fistula: Tanzania

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FIGO Fistula Trainer
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Eradicating Obstetric Fistula During COVID-19

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Dr Andrew Browning Fistula Surgeon
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Eradicating Obstetric Fistula: Somalia

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Dr Khalid Hussein
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Tribute to Dr Catherine Hamlin

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Gillian Slinger with Dr Catherine Hamlin resized
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Collaboration and Coordination to End Fistula

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FIGO's Gillian Slinger addresses challenges to ending fistula
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Obstetric fistula: new research, new techniques

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Dr Rachel Pope explains research into ending fistula
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Fistula: Where We Currently Stand

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Obstetric Fistula surgery training
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Celebrating thousands of Fistula surgeries

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Dr Fekade discusses his efforts as a FIGO trained Fistula Surgeon
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