In this episode:

• One doctor’s personal experience of working in Africa to positively change the lives of women with obstetric fistula

• Approximately two million women in the world suffer the effects of obstetric fistula but have little or no access to fistula surgery, almost all in developing countries

• Providing women with access to safe childbirth practices is the best form of prevention

• The role of an Australian charity (The Barbara May Foundation) in tackling this issue

Expert: Dr Andrew Browning AM, Obstetrician

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The Barbara May Foundation, Valerie Browning AM and Dr Andrew Browning AM have spent over 50 years improving maternal healthcare in sub-Saharan Africa, providing free, life-saving care and training to protect mothers and babies. Their mission is to ensure safer deliveries, end harmful practices, and expand access to life-saving services - discover more about the work they do here: https://barbaramayfoundation.com/

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