The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), has supported and empowered 100 repaired fistula victims in Kano in line with its mandate to promote the rights of every woman, man and child to enjoy a life of health and equal opportunity and in furtherance of its contribution to the elimination of Obstetric Fistula in collaboration with Virgin Unite.
UNFPA provided startup capital in the form of various equipments including forty sewing machines, twenty knitting machines and forty baking equipments.
A total of 100 VVF repaired victims trained in skills acquisitions during the six weeks post-operative care period to empower them economically and prepare them for integration into their various communities. UNFPA also instituted a monitoring plan to ensure that the skill acquired is put into good use and the equipments used for the intended purpose.
UNFPA Representative - Dr. Agathe Lawson speaking at the occasion, called on the women to hold their heads high and stay empowered by putting into good use, skills acquired at the center.
The Representative called for collective efforts and collaboration in ensuring the elimination of obstetric fistula in the State whilst identifying the great role men have to play in these efforts.
UNFPA, as part of her mandate, the Resident Representative said, will continue to support prevention, treatment and rehabilitation efforts in Kano state.
Other items donated by the agency included mattresses, blankets, bed linens, ceiling fan, hospital mattress, sphgmanometers, stethoscopes, dressing kits and a cupboard for storing medicines and other items.
These items were handed over to the Kano State Honorable Commissioner of Women Affairs and Social Development - Barr. Hajiya Saratu Yaro; who also currently oversees the Ministry of Health.
The Commissioner commended UNFPA over her continuous support towards the elimination of obstetric fistula in the State adding that UNFPA has been a worthy partner since 2005 and hoped that the partnership will continue.
Today, obstetric fistula is highly prevalent in Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Sokoto, Plateau, Ebonyi and Akwa-Ibom States of Nigeria. Obstetric fistula can be prevented by addressing the three delays linked with getting essential health care - delays in seeking, reaching and receiving prompt and quality service at the health facility.
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