Obviously a peculiar health challenge, VVF treatment in Nigeria can be accelerated in collaboration with private partnerships as illustrated in this piece by ABIEMWENSE MORU. Obstetric fistula is linked to one of the leading causes of maternal mortality—difficult labour during or lack of sufficient obstetric care, according to the World Health Organisation. Obstetric fistula is […]
The Challenge Initiative (TCI) Programme Coordinator in Delta state, Mrs. Nwanne Kalu, says adopting family planning can be a solution to Vesicovaginal fistula (VVF) challenge in Nigeria. Kalu said this at the opening of the 3-day training workshop on media advocacy on family planning in Asaba on Monday. Mother weds biological son, says she spent […]
Wife of Benue Governor, Mrs Eunice Ortom, has commenced free medical treatment for women suffering from Vesico-Vaginal Fistula (VVF) in the 23 local government areas of the state. The Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Gov. Samuel Ortom on Administration and ICT, Mr Daniel Gbabo, made this known at the commencement of the outreach on Sunday […]