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According to the World Health Organization, each year between 50 000 to 100 000 women worldwide are affected by obstetric fistula, an abnormal opening between a woman’s genital tract and her urinary tract or rectum. Women who experience obstetric fistula suffer constant incontinence, shame, social segregation and health problems. Listen to this episode as guest, Fiona Mpofu, a Sexual and Reproductive Health Champion unpacks the cause and impacts of obstetric fistula to women in communities.
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By Community PodiumAccording to the World Health Organization, each year between 50 000 to 100 000 women worldwide are affected by obstetric fistula, an abnormal opening between a woman’s genital tract and her urinary tract or rectum. Women who experience obstetric fistula suffer constant incontinence, shame, social segregation and health problems. Listen to this episode as guest, Fiona Mpofu, a Sexual and Reproductive Health Champion unpacks the cause and impacts of obstetric fistula to women in communities.
#communitydiaries