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What is Obstetric Fistula
Learn About Obstetric Fistula
Obstetric Fistula is a childbirth complication that occurs when there is a prolonged pressure from a baby’s head on a woman’s pelvic bone which in turn inflicts damages by causing a hole between the vagina and the bladder (vesicovaginal fistula) or the rectum and the vagina (rectovaginal fistula).
Obstetric Fistula happens as a result of many factors:
- Prolonged or Obstructed labour
- Harmful traditional practices
- Untimely access to good healthcare expertise and facilities
- Young Maternal age
- Female Genital Mutilation
What We Do
About
Bashir Foundation for Fistula and Women's Health
Bashir Foundation for Fistula and Women’s Health is a non-governmental organization committed to enhancing women’s health and well-being. Founded in September 2018 by dedicated individuals, we aim to raise awareness of Obstetric Fistula and address broader women’s health issues through advocacy, education, and sustainable support initiatives.
Our focus spans from providing surgical interventions and rehabilitation for Fistula patients to advocating for women’s rights and empowering the girl child through education and community sensitization efforts.
Advocacy
Rehabilitation
Sustainability
Surgical Intervention
STATISTICS
There are recorded estimates of women who sustain fistula each year, between 50,000 - 100,000
400000
NIGERIA
2000000
ASIA/AFRICA
3000000
Estimate Worldwide
Each year 50,000 - 100,000 women develop fistula worldwide
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