Eliminating obstetric fistula: progress in partnerships. |
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Authors: | F Donnay K Ramsey |
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Institution: | United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Islamabad, Pakistan. |
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Abstract: | Obstetric fistula persists in the developing world due to poor access to obstetric care. It has been overlooked in the past, as the women suffering from fistula often live on the fringe of society due to their poverty and the stigma surrounding the condition. A global Campaign to End Fistula is bringing a variety of actors together to raise awareness and support to prevent fistula and provide comprehensive treatment for women living with fistula. This paper describes the strategies and progress of the campaign since it began in 2003. |
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Keywords: | Obstetric fistula Vesico-vaginal fistula Recto-vaginal fistula Maternal morbidity Campaign to End Fistula |
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