Obstetric fistula prevalent in Zim

ZIMBABWE has a high obstetric fistula prevalence rate, with about 30 women suffering from the medical complication seeking assistance each day, renowned gynaecologist Takura Kanonge has said.

Obstetric fistula is one of the most serious and tragic injuries that occur as a result of poor management of labour and subsequently difficult childbirth.

It is a tear that occurs between the birth canal and the bladder and or rectum that leaves women leaking urine, faeces or both without control and as a result leads to social rejection, and or medical complications with infection occurring easily.

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