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June 16, 2026
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46 years of silence: Obstetric fistula leaves women battling stigma, isolation

46 years of silence: Obstetric fistula leaves women battling stigma, isolation

For 46 years, Alice Atieno lived with a condition she did not understand and could not control...

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For decades, many women in Kenya have endured immense suffering and isolation due to obstetric fistula, a treatable childbirth injury. Recent efforts, including free fistula screening and treatment camps, are offering life-changing surgeries and hope for a dignified life.

  • An estimated 3,000 new cases of obstetric fistula are reported annually in Kenya.
  • Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) has performed over 3,000 fistula repair surgeries in the last five years.
  • Survivors like Alice Atieno, who lived with the condition for 46 years, are regaining their lives through accessible medical interventions.

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