A fistula repair surgery

Obstetric fistula is a severe medical condition predominantly caused by neglected, obstructed labor. The loss of the baby and the persistent incontinence that follows often leave women isolated from family, society, and employment.

Uganda Village Project, a SeeYourImpact partner, identifies women with fistula though various local outreaches. These women are transported to “repair camps” at Kamuli Mission Hospital, where they are repaired by surgeons from Uganda Childbirth Injuries Fund, a UK-based organization.

After surgery and recovery, women are transported home where UVP conducts regular follow-ups to check on the repair’s success, monitor for surgical complications, and help them reintegrate into society. One woman can be given surgery and follow up for just $60.