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A woman having problems with the obstetric fistula. Photo credit - AI Generated

OBSTETRIC FISTULA: A DISEASE TO DEMYSTIFY

Introduction Obstetric fistula is an abnormal communication between the vagina and the bladder or rectum. It typically occurs after a difficult childbirth and leads to uncontrollable leakage of urine or feces. Women who suffer from it often face stigmatization, rejection, abandonment, exclusion, shame, and even suicide. Yet, it is a

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