The Kathmandu Post
28 May 2017
ENCOURAGING
NEWS
Many
women, especially in the rural areas, are suffering from various types of gynaecological problems due to lack of awareness and availability of obstetrics
care in public health service outlets (“UN
stresses on ending shame for women with fistula” May 24, Page 2). Prolapsed
uteri and fistulas seems to be the main problems rural women are found living
with. Both these problems can be easily prevented before they occur and they can
also be easily treated.
Likewise,
obstetric fistula is a medical condition in which a hole develops either between
the rectum and vagina or between the bladder and vagina after prolonged, severe
or failed childbirth. It is considered to be a disease of poverty, injury and
lack of awareness about reproductive health. There has been no news of an
awareness campaign on this issue. In fact, obstetric fistula was not officially
recognised in Nepal until UNFPA’s campaign to” End Fistula” was launched in
2010. It was encouraging to know that UNFPA is closely working with the
government and other stakeholders to support prevention and treatment by
building the capacity of health institutions and service providers.
Rai Biren Bangdel
Maharajgunj
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