Hundreds of people walked through the streets of Arua City to create awareness on the need to end Fistula and appeal for the establishment of a Rehabilitation centre in the region.
Obstetric fistula is a medical condition in which a hole develops in the birth canal and rectum, arising from prolonged Labour. Women with fistula are unable to control their urine or stool, leading to other health complications. The condition can be avoided by delaying the age of first pregnancy and timely access to skilled health care for expectant women in Labour.
Dr. Gilbert Aniku from Arua regional referral hospital, who represented the Hospital Director, disclosed that the referral facility is always ready to help carry out surgery for those with fistula and encouraged women with such a condition to seek help.
Doctor Jacinto Amandua, former Commissioner of Clinical Services, Ministry of Health, appealed to all stakeholders to join hands in the fight to end fistula, which he says destabilises families.
This year’s national Fistula Day celebrations shall be held on 31st May 2025 in Lira City under the theme: Her health, her Right; Shaping the Future without Fistula.
