The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Norwegian government in collaboration with Fistula Foundation Nigeria (FFN) have organised vesico-vaginal fistulas (VVF) free surgeries for 50 women in Gombe State.
The surgeries were conducted at the Specialist Hospital, Gombe, as part of efforts to address the debilitating effects of VVF, a condition characterised by an abnormal connection between the bladder and the vagina, leading to constant urinary incontinence.
VVF is often linked to obstructed labour, early marriages, poverty, and limited access to healthcare services, posing both health and social challenges for women, especially in northern Nigeria.
Dr Sa’ad Idris, the lead surgeon, described the surgeries as highly successful and expressed optimism in the recovery of the patients.
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The representative of FFN Director, Ibrahim Abubakar, emphasised the transformative impact of the initiative, noting that it has given hope to women who had long suffered from the condition.
Dr Garba Mohamed, a programme officer at the Specialist Hospital, highlighted the importance of post-surgery care, urging the beneficiaries to adhere strictly to medical guidelines to ensure full recovery.
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