Giving birth is not an easy process and for some women, it can lead to a distressing complication that causes faecal matter to leak through the vagina. Here’s why obstetric fistula happens, who is at ...

The severe scarring caused by FGM can lead to obstructed labour during childbirth, resulting in a Vesico-Vaginal Fistula (VVF), also called Obstetric Fistula, a term often used interchangeably with ...

Given that millions of women in the developing world suffer from obstetric fistula, this tremendous public health issue requires immediate attention. Increasing the resources and skilled staff ...

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 ...

Discover top medications for 'treating Obstetric Fistula'? This page compiles essential information on generic and brand-name drugs specifically used for Obstetric Fistula treatment.Here ...

The sod has been cut for the construction of an obstetric fistula centre at the Yendi Government Hospital to enhance the management of fistula cases ...

The Nigerian Government has announced facilities for free comprehensive emergency obstetric care and vesicovaginal fistula, ...

[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 ...

Our two-year fellowship focuses on conditions such as maternal mortality, obstetric fistula, preterm birth, neglected tropical diseases, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, malnutrition and others that ...

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.