By Elly Arnoff, Program Associate – Evaluation & Research, EngenderHealth Women with fistula are often among the most impoverished and marginalized members of society. Obstetric fistula is a rupture between the vagina and bladder and/or rectum that occurs when a woman has a prolonged labor or obstructed delivery, and does not access emergency obstetric […]
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The unsung hero in transporting women with fistula to Kitovu Mission Hospital
Simon Ndizeye, Monitoring & Evaluation Program Associate, FC+ Uganda When assessing the contribution of fistula teams in providing prevention and treatment services at hospitals, there is a tendency to only focus on those involved in direct service delivery. Fistula surgeons, nurses, counselors, and theatre staff among others are integral, yet there are other support staff […]