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1 July, 2019
From social outcast to future teacher: A Malawi fistula survivor’s story
“I consider myself very lucky," says Monica Kaleso, a Malawian fistula survivor who overcame stigma after being treated.
30 May, 2019
Meeting the SDG challenge to end fistula and preventable childbirth-related morbidity and mortality
A new commentary in The Lancet underscores the critical role of universal access to skilled care at birth to end obstetric fistula.
23 May, 2019
Fistula is a human rights violation – end it now!
22 May, 2019
Treatment for traumatic childbirth injury gives new hope to women in Afghanistan
KABUL, Afghanistan – “I saw myself as the living dead,” 50-year-old Laila* told UNFPA. She suffered terribly while giving birth in Pakistan 27 years ago. The prolonged, obstructed labour left her with an obstetric fistula – one of the most serious injuries that can occur during childbirth.
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