The prevalence of fistula in specific regions of countries should be mapped and taken into consideration when developing regional plans for construction of emergency obstetric care facilities.

Obstetric fistulas are socially debilitating injuries that often occur when there are no options for emergency intervention (e.g., C-sections) in the setting of prolonged labor. Due to necrosis from ...

The Nigerian government, through the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, has inaugurated a comprehensive obstetric fistula care program to address over 400,000 backlog cases in the country.

The Federal Government of Nigeria through the Ministry of Women Affairs and the Economic Community of West Africa States ...

[File, Standard] Every year, Webuye County Hospital in Bungoma County reports a backlog of 10,000 fistula cases. Dr Simon Kisaka, the facility's Medical Superintendent attributed obstetric fistula ...

The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Ministry of Women Affairs and the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) Gender Development Centre ...

The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving health outcomes in Nigeria, particularly for vulnerable populations, with a focus on women affected by obstetric fistula.

The initiative is part of the ongoing efforts by the Federal Government and ECOWAS to address the needs of women and girls suffering from obstetric fistula in Nigeria. The announcement was made at a ...

Obstetric fistula disables millions of women and girls in developing countries, primarily in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) recently launched a ...