Elimination of Obstetric Fistula and the Reduction of Maternal and Newborn Mortality and Morbidity in Liberia
Funding: USD 500,000 to UNFPA (United Nations Population Fund)
With properly trained surgeons, well-equipped facilities and the necessary aftercare, the treatment of uncomplicated obstetric
fistula has a 90% success rate. The cost is a mere US$300, a small sum to many but well beyond the means of the average woman in Liberia.
Building upon the experiences and progress achieved thus far, UNFPA, with Zonta's support, will continue to provide fistula treatment
through the proper equipment of health care facilities and the training and capacity strengthening of health care providers to treat fistula.
The project will also continue to focus on the reintegration of survivors while raising awareness and conducting outreach among communities
and health care providers about the definition, causes and treatment of obstetric fistula.
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