Minus Funding, FG’ll Be Paying Lip Service To Fistula Intervention –Efem
Chief Iyeme Efem, a Fellow of Institute of Social Works (FSOW) and professional in Social Works is at the vanguard of global efforts to eliminate Obstetric Fistula. Fellow of Institute of development Administration (FDA) and the Country Project Manager, United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Fistula Care plus Project, in a recent interview with CHIOMA UMEHA to commemorate International Day to end Obstetric Fistula spoke on prevention, treatment and management of the condition. Excerpts: What is obstetric fistula? Obstetric Fistula is a hole, or abnormal opening in the birth canal that results in chronic leakage of urine or faeces . Theme for this year is “hope, healing, and dignity for all.” This captures the essence of repairing of obstetric fistula. Firstly, people need to understand that women with fistula are stigmatised and marginalised within the society. They have lost respect and they are either begging on the streets or hidden at home, depending o