Lydia is from central Tanzania. She suffered from obstetric fistula for 38 years. Fistula ambassadors had discussed treatment with her for some time, but she did not agree to go for surgery.
However, in October, Maternity Africa’s fistula outreach team delivered some fistula awareness sessions, and heard about Lydia. The team visited her, and counseled her and her family. Initially, Lydia was not persuaded. On the second occasion that the team visited her, Lydia agreed to come to Kivulini Maternity Centre for treatment.
14 days after surgery, Lydia’s catheter was removed, and she was healed.
Lydia was very thankful to Maternity Africa, saying that he would go and educate her community about obstetric fistula and that it could be healed – even though she had suffered for a very long time.
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Hello Maternity Africa Team,
I am a medical doctor by profession. I have visited and gone through various projects, plans and achievements posted here. I can say that what you do is divine work. I can feel the purpose and true calling in each post in this page.
As a young aspiring Doctor, nothing brings joy than to see a client smiling with joy for a safe delivery, or deliverance from the chains of depression brought about by the misunderstood stigma sorrounding victims with Fistulas.
I saw a job posting, and want to be part of your team if given the chance. I would very much like to share with the world the skills i have harnessed and on way picking up more and more knowledge from you.
Hoping to hear from you
Thank you for your encouraging comment. We are recruiting for an experienced doctor.