FFG believes in the empowerment of women and therefore seeks to provide assistance and inspire women with fistula to enable them live a dignified social life.
Elesi lived with obstetric fistula for 16 years before receiving treatment at our Fistula Care Centre in Malawi. Now she is FREE from fistula and living her best life! Read her amazing story here https://t.co/FqTczPyeMi
#endfistula#womenshealthmatters#malawi#restoredignity
Myths of Obstetric Fistula;
A. Punishment from the gods
B. A woman cannot give birth again
These are all myths *2 days more* Count down to international day to end obstetric fistula 2021
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Some Negative effects of Obstetric Fistula;
A. Physical and mental trauma
B. Isolation
C. Skin infection
D. Gynecological complications
E. Secondary infertility
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Our mission is to sensitize the public with facts and materials, as well as providing support systems for women living with obstetric fistula.
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Count down to international day to end obstetric fistula 2021
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Hv you ever wondered when FFG started? FFG was officially registered and liscenced to work on the 11th of May 2018. We are 3 yrs in this months.Hurray 🎊👏
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Count down to IDEOF2021
#teamworkmakesthedreamwork#teamwork#Fistulagh#FFG#IDEOF2021
“Since we started Fistula Repair 8 months ago we have done over 60 patients with a success rate of over 95% and for us that’s a great achievement” Dr Otulo- Lead Fistula Surgeon Narok County Hospital #IDEOF2020
Approximately 80-90% of obstetric fistula can be closed through surgery. If surgery is performed by a skilled surgeon, a fistula patient has a good chance of returning to a normal life with full control of her bodily functions. #IDEOF2020#EndFistula#restoreDignity@MOH_Kenya
The time to engage men & boys in #SRHR is now, without question! If they are effectively equipped to support women & girls in their communities, they will be able to advocate for all women’s rights at all levels! Join discussion @ubctvuganda @ 1 pm
#IDEOF2020#LiveYourDreamUG
Today is #IDEOF2020! Take a look at our at our new Obstetric Fistula page on our website for the latest news, committee publications and more here: https://t.co/rsZlnould5
#EndFistula
The prevalence of obstetric fistula is a result of inaccessible health care services needed to offer quality maternal health care (family planning), lack of comprehensive obstetric care, and affordable treatment of fistula. #EndFistula#SRH#RestoreDignity#IDEOF2020