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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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Ending obstetric fistula

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Dressing wounds and restoring dignity

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Ending fistula by 2030

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Dr Kenny Raha, Fistula Surgeon, DRC
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Rebuilding Lives in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh

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A story of Obstetric Fistula from Nepal

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FIGO Fistula Surgery Training Initiative
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Fistula surgery is not an easy job

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FIGO Regional Congress takes centre stage in Dubai!

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6,000 Fistula surgeries celebrated

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Mother's breast cancer type may affect newborn health status

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International Day to End Obstetric Fistula (2017)

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South Sudan aims to eradicate fistula

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UNFPA reports on fistula treatment in Malawi

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