Timely Maternity Care Can Help Prevent Fistula

Timely maternity care can help prevent fistula

A representational image of a person holding the hand of a newborn baby. — AFP/FileLAHORE: The world is observing ‘International Day to End Fistula’ on Friday, while an estimated two million women are forced to live with fistula due to social barriers in developing...

This Friday is the International Day for the Eradication of Obstetric Fistula, which is commemorated every 23 May, a date to remember that it is necessary to carry out adequate prenatal control and receive specialized medical care before and during pregnancy. They are key measures to prevent the appearance of obstetric fistula, recommended the physician attached to the Gynecological Urology Service of the National Institute of Perinatology (Inpe…

Gynecologist calls for better access to prevent fistula

Gynecologist calls for better access to prevent fistula. Dr Aisha Buba, a Consultant Gynecologist at Yobe State University Teaching......