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Restoring Dignity: A Fistula Surgeon’s Perspective
Dr Anthony Wanjala, 35, is an Obstetrician-Gynaecologist, Fistula Surgeon and Head of the Department of Reproductive Health at Kapenguria County Teaching and Referral Hospital, in West Pokot County. He describes himself as a medical doctor with immense passion for maternal health and seeks to have women’s reproductive health rights prioritised and promoted. Having served as a practicing surgeon for seven years now, his motivation and mentorship was drawn from gynaecologists Dr Sarah Cichowski and Dr Kays Muruka as well as expert Fistula Surgeon, Dr Mabeya. “My most fulfilling mom
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Partnership that is Bringing Joy to Women by Restoring Their Dignity
Amref Health Africa in partnership with Kenyatta National Hospital, UNFPA, Safaricom Foundation and Flying Doctors' Society of Africa held a two week Fistula Camp at Kenyatta National Hospital, from 27 June to 12 July, 2019. At the camp, fistula patients received free surgery, physiotherapy and medical advice. Through this partnership, tremendous progress has been made towards the treatment of fistula. Fistula is a debilitating condition caused by obstructed or prolonged labour often due to lack of skilled health care. It brings about suffering and women with fistula have to live with low este
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