as well as urging post-surgery follow-up and tracking of fistula patients. Nearly half a million women and girls worldwide are living with obstetric fistula. Thousands of new cases occur annually.

Researchers in the DRC have developed the LUSSY score, a predictive tool that helps assess the risk of failed surgical ...

It slowly works to clean out the fistula, allowing it to close and heal. This treatment is less invasive and cheaper than surgery, and there's very little risk of problems like losing control of ...

Fistula tends to cause pain, swelling, and discomfort and may result in infections. Fistulas usually develop due to infections, injury, or prior surgery. Mostly, surgery is needed, but Ayurveda ...

He mentions how simple text messages and geolocation technology have helped inform women in Kenya about fistula care camps, enabling them to access much-needed services. post-surgery, ensuring ...