Successful fistula closure often doesn’t equate to successful outcome for patient. Nice article from Niger using the newer paradigm of surgical outcome measurement in obstetric #fistula surgery. Success=closed AND dry https://t.co/oq1PGiExfJ
For decades, efforts to combat #MaternalMortality in #LMICs focused primarily on those in rural areas. Now, more than half the world lives in urban settings. Rate of urbanization among countries in sub-Saharan Africa is the HIGHEST in the world.
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The consequences of #PelvicOrganProlapse in low-resource countries are substantial: divorce, abuse, inability to work, loss of economic empowerment, and hunger.
In sub-Saharan Africa, #pregnancy is the most dangerous thing a woman can do. We want to change that! Help us prevent #maternal deaths while supporting local #Ghanian artists. https://t.co/OfF6p0bo9W
Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday! YOU can make a difference in the lives of women in sub-Saharan Africa when you make a tax-deductible donation here: https://t.co/x5mM3v6HJy
Ghana has relatively high use of maternal, child health,and #familyplanning services. However, rapid urbanization has been accompanied by high rates of maternal mortality in urban centers @PRBdata
Innovative dry form of oxytocin could greatly increase access and save lives. Looking forward to efficacy trials for PPH. #mnch#safebirth https://t.co/zWMxv8GHmP