The USAID funded Fistula Care Plus Project, managed by EngenderHealth, announces and supports the premier of the movie “Dry”- a movie on obstetric fistula. The film premiers in Abuja on August 13, 2015. The movie is a collaborative effort of celebrated Nollywood actress Stephanie Linus and Fistula Care Plus.Stakeholders in the health sector especially those working directly on fistula are all expected at the premier to take place at Silverbird Cinema Abuja at 6:00pm. Among those expected are representatives of USAID, EngenderHealth, UNFPA, Federal Ministry of Health, Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, SOGON, the media and a host of other dignitaries. “Dry” promises to be a compelling watch for all.
Year: 2015
Good Practices Shared at WAHO Forum in Burkina Faso
On July 29th, over 300 delegates from development partners throughout the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) region met in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso for the first WAHO Good Practices Forum. Six representatives from Fistula Care Plus were among the attendees, representing FC+ West Africa/Niger, FC+ Nigeria, and our global technical team.
Lauri Romanzi on Rethinking Maternal Morbidity Care in a Historical Context
FC+ Director Lauri Romanzi spoke at the Wilson Center on July 14. See the Wilson Center’s commentary and a link to her presentation here.
A new index to measure the quality of facility-based labor and delivery care in Sub-Saharan Africa
Over the past decade, we have seen a profound shift in the use of maternal health services. Even in the poorest countries, more women are delivering in health facilities—an estimated 64% of women in developing countries (and 51% of women in the 69 poorest countries) gave birth in facilities in 2012. But getting women into health facilities is not enough.
Strong Legacy, New Leadership at Fistula Care Plus
EngenderHealth is pleased to share the news that Dr. Lauri Romanzi has joined the Fistula Care Plus team, taking over the key position of Project Director from the beloved Karen Beattie. We would like to warmly welcome Dr. Romanzi to Fistula Care Plus and look forward to her leadership as the project moves forward!