A group of young women sit on the floor of a room in a medical centre and are smiling while looking at the camera. There is a security member standing at the back of the room wearing a bright orange and white vest.
The programme complemented ongoing efforts to prevent and treat obstetric fistula in three high priority countries – Nigeria, Mali and Pakistan.

Enhancing capacity for the prevention and treatment of obstetric fistula in Nigeria, Pakistan and Mali

Duration: January 2005– December 2010
Budget: US$997,052
Implementing Agencies: UNICEF

The programme was set up to complement ongoing efforts to prevent and treat obstetric fistula in three high priority countries ¨C Nigeria, Mali and Pakistan. By capitalizing on available domestic expertise and knowledge, the programme strengthened capacities to prevent fistula from occurring while reintegrating women with fistula into their communities.

KEY MATERIALS
Programme Summary