Over 120 women living with fistula are set to benefit from free surgeries, screenings, and medical advice during a week-long medical camp at the Migori County Referral Hospital. The initiative, which will run until October 2nd, is sponsored by the M-PESA Foundation in partnership with the Ministry of Health, Migori County Government, UNFPA, Flying Doctors’ Society of Africa, and other partners. The camp is supported by a KES 9 million investment from the M-PESA Foundation.
Nicholas Ng’ang’a, Chairman of the M-Pesa Foundation, highlighted the organization’s long-standing commitment to assisting women with fistula. “Since 2021, we have restored the dignity of more than 1,000 women living with fistula through treatment and free reconstructive surgeries. We strongly urge more women to get screened and take advantage of these medical camps for free surgeries,” said Ng’ang’a.
By the end of 2024, the Foundation aims to impact 1,000 women, continuing its mission to restore dignity within communities. In addition to providing direct medical assistance, the M-PESA Foundation is upgrading hospitals and healthcare facilities to enhance the monitoring and treatment of fistula cases, which will help reduce the prevalence of the condition over time.
Collaborative Effort to Address Female Genital Fistula
Tanya Nduati, CEO of the Flying Doctors’ Society of Africa, emphasized the significant human rights implications of female genital fistula, a condition that disproportionately affects vulnerable women. “Female Genital Fistula is a human rights concern impacting the most vulnerable. At the Flying Doctors’ Society of Africa, we address the socio-economic, cultural, and mental health factors perpetuating this condition. By collaborating with our partners, communities, and governments, we aim to break the cycle of Female Genital Fistula. Let us unite to eliminate obstetric fistula and restore hope and dignity to women across Africa,” Nduati remarked.
In addition to fistula treatment, the M-Pesa Foundation will distribute Mama Packs to new mothers at Nyamira County Referral Hospital and Kimaiti Dispensary in Bungoma County as part of its efforts to improve maternal and child health.
