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Three fistula surgical camps treat 67 women in 2024

In 2024 CoRSU supported surgical camps in Tororo, Kitgum and the Kyangwali refugee settlement, areas where fistula occurs most often.

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Since 2023 CoRSU has supported vesico-vaginal fistula (VVF) surgical camps in remote areas of Uganda.

In 2024, three medical camps were conducted in the "hot-spot" areas where fistula occurs most often. A total of 67 women received treatment.

Where the camps were held

St. Anthony Hospital, Tororo: 28 women were treated.
St. Joseph's Hospital, Kitgum: 22 women received surgery.
Kyangwali Health Centre IV, Kikuube District, within the refugee settlement: 17 women were treated.

Source. From the CoRSU Annual Report 2024. All figures are 2024 figures. Find our annual reports in the publications library.

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