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A collection of real-life obstetric fistula patient stories, plus interviews with fistula service providers.

This publication presents stories from three countries — Bangladesh, Nepal, and Zambia — that offer both inspiration and guidance for others seeking to expand access to misoprostol, and highlight the essential role of national-level commitment and…

Report from EngenderHealth’s Fistula Care project, which partnered with two private hospitals in Bangladesh to improve access to essential maternal health services for women in rural, underserved communities.

Few studies have examined what the social consequences are for women with fistula or how the broader social structure in which these women live affects the way they are treated. In this regard, qualitative research was carried out in the countries…

This obstetric fistula care checklist can be used to help determine whether or not a patient is suffering from obstetric fistula and if they should be referred to a hospital. Included is a list of hospitals and contacts where obstetric fistula services…

This obstetric fistula care checklist can be used to help determine whether or not a patient is suffering from obstetric fistula and if they should be referred to a hospital. Included is a list of hopsitals and contacts where obstetric fistula services…

This tool can be used by healthcare practitioners to diagnose obstetric fistula in women who are presenting with leakage of urine at a primary health center.

In 2008, the Ad-din Hospital recognized that many women in Dhaka were failing to access emergency obstetric care and established a low-cost ambulance service. Using mobile phones and global positioning system (GPS) tracking, Ad-din manages a fleet of 66…