18Jan/11Off
MADAGASCAR: Efforts to End Fistula
Midi Madagaskaria reported on 18 January on a survey that was conducted by UNFPA in 2008 on fistula. Some findings that were highlighted included the health personnel’s weak knowledge related to fistula, adolescent pregnancy, lack of access to health services and poverty. On the basis of this survey, UNFPA has launched a campaign to help eradicate fistula in Madagascar through advocacy and technical support in the training of some 10 medical doctors in fistula surgical repairs and the social reintegration of fistula survivors in their communities through training and other income generating activities.