Midwives who can provide nearly all essential maternal health services, are vital in the effort to #EndFistula
Training and equipping them with updated methods is crucial since they deal with these women first hand.
This can also help in early detection & prevention.

Men from Namuyingo joined the march to #EndFistula because the community engagement and education can address sociocultural drivers of poor maternal health outcomes like fistula.

#EndFistula is a global campaign aimed at raising awareness about obstetric fistula and advocating for improved healthcare for women affected by this condition.

Fistula can be treated 🫶🏼
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Women and girls at risk of fistula face not only the debilitating effects of this condition but also heightened risks of maternal mortality. | #EndFistula

The men’s involvement in the fight to #EndFistula helps facilitate the social reintegration of survivors and improves the well-being of women and girls. #EndFistula

Fistula not only affects your body but has direct effect to your mental health.

Stay in touch with those suffering and maintain a close relationship, listen and always engage them. #EndFistula

We need to always be supportive of our partners who are on treatment for Obstetric fistula and some of the best ways we can do this is by always seeking medical treatment for them, offering emotional support whenever needed, and always standing by their side #EndFistula

🚨 Nearly half a million women and girls worldwide are suffering needlessly from obstetric fistula and thousands of new cases occur annually.

See how UNFPA is taking action and join the global campaign to #EndFistula : unf.pa/cef

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Testimonies from a few ladies who have survived fistula.

Join the fight to #EndFistula . Obstetric fistula is a childbirth injury resulting from prolonged, obstructed labour.

Women living with Fistula share their experiences.
You and I have a role to play in ending stigma against this condition so as to create a strong supportive community, and safety net is very crucial.

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Respect your friend’ privacy when they need it.

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Join the fight to #EndFistula .
Obstetric fistula is a childbirth injury resulting from prolonged, obstructed labour. It generally occurs when women struggle to access timely, high-quality maternal health care.

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The community and people around women suffering from Fistula shouldn’t push them away 🥺

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MInistry of Health , alongside UNFPA Uganda and various partners, is currently leading a march in Namuyingo. This event aims to raise awareness about obstetric fistula and garner support for efforts to eliminate this wearing condition. #EndFistula

Men it’s advisable to offer emotional support to your partner who has obstetric fistula🥰🫶🏼
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Though pregnancy is generally safer now than in the past,there's still work to be done in ensuring safe childbirth.Each year, tens of thousands of women suffer from injuries like obstetric fistula.Let's collaborate to bridge this gap and ensure safe deliveries for all. #EndFistula

Education and awareness-raising efforts are also important in reducing stigma and promoting early detection and treatment of obstetric fistula.

Let’s #EndFistula together 🤝

Although pregnancy is generally safer than ever before, health systems and communities still fail to ensure safe childbirth for everyone. Each year, tens of thousands of women suffer injuries such as obstetric fistula. Let's collaborate to bridge this gap. #EndFistula