ACQUIRE Technical Update: Traumatic Gynecologic Fistula as a Result of Sexual Violence Posted by Beverley Kerr
 2006. The ACQUIRE Project
A brief review of traumatic gynecologic fistula, developed by the ACQUIRE Project.Languages: EnglishLink:
Languages: English
| Obstetric Fistula: Guiding principles for clinical management and programme development Posted by Administrator
 2006, WHO - A comprehensive review of current consensus and evidence regarding elimination of obstetric fistula. It includes principles for assessing the situation, designing and monitoring national programmes and for providing comprehensive care for women living with fistula.
Languages: English
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Report on Regional Conference on Obstetric Fistula and Maternal Health Posted by Katherine  2007, Islamic Republic of Mauritania and UNFPA - The report documents the objectives, presentations and group recommendations of the 10 to 13 December 2007 meeting in Nouakchott, Mauritania where representatives from 30 countries met for a regional conference on Obstetric Fistula and Maternal Health. More than 150 reproductive health experts, representatives from Ministry of Health, national NGOs and international organisations discussed OF and reviewed progress of the Campaign to End Fistula in the Africa Region.
Language: English
| Fistula Fortnight: Healing Wounds, Renewing Hope Posted by Administrator  2005 - The Fistula Fortnight, launched in Nigeria on 21 February 2005, was a groundbreaking initiative in terms of advocacy, treatment and developing the capacity to expand treatment options. The Fortnight was accomplished through an innovative collaboration among many partners, including the Government of Nigeria, UNFPA (the United Nations Population Fund), the Nigerian Red Cross, Virgin Unite, four hospitals, and 17 volunteer surgeons. It was implemented in the Nigerian states of Kano, Katsina, Kebbi and Sokoto, under the aegis of the UNFPA-led global Campaign to End Fistula.
Language: English
| Meeting Report on Traumatic Gynecologic Fistula, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Posted by Beverley Kerr  2006. EngenderHealth/The ACQUIRE Project - The Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital, the Ethiopian Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ESOG), Synergie des Femmes pour les Victimes des Violences Sexuelles (SFVS).
The Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital, EngenderHealth/The ACQUIRE Project, the Ethiopian Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ESOG), and Synergie des Femmes pour les Victimes des Violences Sexuelles (SFVS) cosponsored the first-ever conference on traumatic fistula in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from September 6 to 8, 2005. Participants included fistula surgeons, health and social workers, psychologists, activists, and lawyers from 12 African countries where traumatic fistula is known to exist, as well as global humanitarian and public health experts.
Languages: English , French
| Strengthening Fistula Elimination in the Context of Maternal Health Posted by Administrator
 April 2006, Islamabad,
Pakistan - Reproductive health experts from Afghanistan, Bangladesh,
India, Nepal, Pakistan
and Timor Leste met in Islamabad,
Pakistan, 19-20
April 2006, to discuss obstetric fistula and review progress in the Campaign
to End Fistula in the region. The meeting aimed to share
experiences; explore methods for data collection; define interventions to
prevent and treat fistula; and to begin designing a regional plan of action.
Languages:
English
| Obstetric Fistula as a Catalyst: Exploring Approaches for Safe Motherhood Posted by Administrator
 October 2005, Atlanta, USA, CDC, HDI, UNFPA - Experts on reproductive health from Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America met in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, October 3 – 5, 2005, to explore how interventions against obstetric fistula can be utilized as a catalyst for improving maternal health. Current efforts to eliminate obstetric fistula were reviewed and discussed in relation to successful disease eradication strategies and public health campaigns in order to identify key necessary components for strengthening fistula elimination efforts.
Languages: English
| Making Motherhood Safer by Addressing Obstetric Fistula Posted by Administrator
 October 2005, Johannesburg, South Africa – UNFPA, WHO, Government of South Africa
The Department of Health of the Government of South Africa, UNFPA and WHO organized this Africa regional conference which brought together over 100 participants from 34 African countries and partner organizations. The meeting resulted in the adoption of a Call to Action for Making Motherhood Safer by Addressing Obstetric Fistula and the drafting of a regional strategy for fistula elimination.
Languages: English
| Developing a Results Framework for the Campaign Posted by Administrator
 April 2005, Niamey, Niger, Obstetric Fistula Working Group/UNFPA - The Obstetric Fistula Working Group meet during this first forum focused on results for the Campaign to End Fistula. Over the two days, the group developed a draft results framework for monitoring and evaluation of fistula elimination programmes at the national level. (Note: report includes draft frameworks, including indicators, around prevention, treatment and reintegration)
Languages: English, French
| Training for Fistula Management Posted by Administrator
 April 2005, Niamey, Niger, Obstetric Fistula Working Group/UNFPA - The Obstetric Fistula Working Group met with experts in training on fistula management to discuss, and arrive at consensus around, preliminary training standards for fistula treatment providers and map out steps for improving guidance for training in this area.
Languages: English, French
| Report of Fistula Counseling Experts' Meeting, Kampala, Uganda Posted by Beverley Kerr
 March 2005. Engenderhealth - While multiple efforts are underway to address the prevention and treatment of obstetric fistula, healthcare providers working in this area have repeatedly noted the dearth of comprehensive information and guidelines for counseling women with obstetric fistula. To address this specific need, EngenderHealth and the ACQUIRE Project brought together a group of 12 experts with experience in obstetric fistula counseling, in order to combine and refine the current knowledge in this area.
Languages: English
| Africa Regional Fistula Meeting Posted by Administrator
 June/July 2004, Accra, Ghana, UNFPA - UNFPA hosted the second Africa Regional Meeting on Obstetric Fistula, in Accra, Ghana bringing together over 90 participants from 26 countries. The conference took place against a backdrop of rapidly growing worldwide interest in the management of obstetric fistula and was held within the framework of the Campaign to End Fistula launched in 2003.
Languages: English, French
| South Asia Conference for the Prevention and Treatment of Obstetric Fistula Posted by Administrator
 December 2003, Dhaka, Bangladesh, UNFPA - This conference on obstetric fistula, the first of its kind in South Asia, sparked important dialogue and action on the issue and was an indispensable first step towards ending fistula in the region bringing together more than 50 participants from around the region and the world.
Languages: English
| The Second Meeting of the Working Group for the Prevention and Treatment of Obstetric Fistula Posted by Administrator
 November 2002, Addis Ababa, Obstetric Fistula Working Group/UNFPA - A coalition of organizations committed to the prevention and treatment of fistula met to document the early progress made in bringing fistula to wider attention, in collecting data about it, and in developing strategies to end fistula in the developing world,.
Languages: English, French
| Report on the Meeting for the Prevention & Treatment of Obstetric Fistula Posted by Administrator
 July 2001, London, UNFPA, AMDD, FIGO - This report reviews the first meeting of international fistula experts in London in July 2001, which launched this initiative and focused on concrete actions to alleviate the suffering of affected women.
Languages: English
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Safe Motherhood A Review -- Executive Summary Posted by Beverley Kerr
 2007, Family Care International. 2007 will mark 20 years since the launch of the Safte Motherhood Initiative (SMI). The anniversary provides a timely opportunity to take stock of how safe motherhood has fared within the health and development agenda and to assess the initiative's achievements and shortfalls.
| Safe Motherhood -- A Review Posted by Beverley Kerr
 2007, Family Care International - This report reviews the impact of the global Safe Motherhood Initiative and assesses progress in the safe motherhood field since its launch in 1987. Specifically, the report examines how the field has evolved in terms of international advocacy and media attention; development agency and donor commitment to safe motherhood; financial trends and allocations; and the development of national policies and programs for safe motherhood.
| Risk and Resilience: Obstetric Fistula in Tanzania Posted by Beverley Kerr
 November 2006. Women's Dignity Project (WDP), EngenderHealth - A qualitative study conducted by EngenderHealth and the Women’s Dignity Project in Tanzania to understand the many dimensions of obstetric fistula and its related social vulnerability. The report explores the experiences and views of girls and women living with fistula, as well as those of their families and communities and of the health workers who care for them. The study also explores participants’ recommendations for locally appropriate solutions for preventing and managing obstetric fistula.
Languages: English
| Traumatic Gynecologic Fistula as a Consequence of Sexual Violence in Conflic Settings: A Review Posted by Beverley Kerr
 2005. The ACQUIRE Project/EngenderHealth - A literature review prepared for a meeting on traumatic gynecologic fistula.
Languages: English French
| Healing Wounds, Instilling Hope: The Tanzanian Partnership Against Obstetric Fistula Posted by Administrator
 2004, The Population Council - This case study describes the efforts under way in Tanzania to eliminate obstetric fistula through partnership of health facilities, NGOs and the government.
Languages: English , French, Swahili
| Needs Assessment Report: Findings from nine African countries Posted by Administrator
 2003, UNFPA and EngenderHealth - UNFPA partnered with EngenderHealth to conduct a first-ever study on the occurrence of fistula in nine countries in sub-Saharan Africa through the eyes of clients who seek services and professional health workers in 35 hospitals where fistula is treated. It highlights the urgent need for equipment, skilled medical staff and surgical supplies in order to meet the high demand for care.
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Executive Summary of Lancet Maternal Survival Series Posted by Katherine 2006, The Lancet - This publication highlights the progress made and current challenges in reducing global maternal mortality. The Lancet Maternal Survival Series: Strategies prioritized to reduce maternal deaths states that the maternal mortality burden in developing countries as compared to developed countries represents the "largest discrepancy of all public health statistics" and puts forth a call to action for strategy formulation; financial support; human resource development, deployment, and retention; and better monitoring system for tracking progress towards maternal survival.
Languages: English, French
| Executive Summary of Lancet Sexual and Reproductive Health Series Posted by Beverley Kerr
 2007, The Lancet. This publication serves as an evidence-based advocacy and research tool on preventable illness and death. The Lancet Sexual and Reproductive Health Series aims to stimulate awareness and action among decision makers, policymakers, medical researchers and other professionals on emerging and significant SRH issues.
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