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

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 fistula is a hole between the birth canal and bladder or rectum, caused by prolonged, obstructed labour without access to timely, high-quality medical treatment. It leaves women and ...

The Minister for Women Affairs, Suleiman Ibrahim, has announced that arrangements are underway to provide rehabilitation, ...

Hilton, a pioneer in fistula treatment and repairs, recommends Foley catheterization for 6 to 8 weeks to promote spontaneous closure. [9] Early detection and treatment of obstetric fistula is rare.

"The surgeons will focus on the repair and management of women and girls suffering from obstetric Fistula," the ministry said.

"There is a need for high awareness creation and high sensitization of the public on the causes of the condition on how to prevent it." ...

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

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

A $3m (sh11.6bn) donation is to comprehensively address obstetric fistula and empower survivors in Namayingo district in Uganda. Despite progress made in combatting fistula in Uganda, many women ...