Dr. Sherry Thomas donates her time in Jinja, Africa on the “End Fistula in Uganda project” which aims at eradicating Fistula and related complications out of Uganda. This effort organized by WAWI (www.wawi.or.ug). Fistula The silent destroyer of women’s lives. Obstetric fistula is a hole in the birth canal caused by prolonged labour without prompt medical intervention, usually a Caesarean section. The woman is left with chronic incontinence and, in most cases, a stillborn baby. Surgery can normally repair the injury. The average cost of fistula treatment and post-operative care is US 0. Sadly, most women with the condition do not know that treatment is available, or they cannot afford it. This campaign kicks off with the WAWI National FISTULA Camp 2012 on 23rd April 2012 at Jinja Hospital. It will last 45 days and involve identification of victims and reconstructive surgery done by a team of doctors from Uganda-Dr. Baragaine Justus (head of Fistula program in Uganda), Dr. Osinde (Director Jinja hospital) together with Dr Sherry Thomas from the USA. The second phase (preventative) will cover other regions and last 6 months and will incorporate use of the mobile phone especially in reporting and identification of cases and referrals as well as provide a helpline for victims to communicate with the doctors/specialists. Like maternal mortality, fistula is almost entirely preventable. But at least 2 million women in Africa, Asia and the Arab region are living with the …
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