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An estimated 2 million women in Africa are suffering from obstetric fistula caused by prolonged, obs

An estimated 2 million women in Africa are suffering from obstetric fistula caused by prolonged, obstructed childbirth and lack of access to maternity care

20/02/2026

Cookery classes at our fistula care centre in Malawi help patients learn the basics of preparing a nutritious meal.

19/02/2026

When a labour is very long and difficult, and the baby remains stuck in the birth canal for too long, strong pressure can build up in the pelvis.

This pressure can compress certain nerves that control leg movements, causing muscle weakness.

In some cases, a woman may struggle to walk normally, lift her foot, or even stand.

At Freedom From Fistula Madagascar, healing doesn’t stop at surgery.

After the operation, patients also receive rehabilitation support through therapeutic massages, gradual exercises, and physiotherapy follow-up, helping muscles and nerves regain strength and mobility.

Today, thanks to a walker, this patient takes step by step towards a new life.

Thank you to everyone supporting these women on their journey to recovery.

18/02/2026

Another day to say hello to one of our hardworking team. Emmanuel our driver at the fistula care centre in Malawi says hello 👋

16/02/2026

Say hello to Jackson our grounds keeper at Fistula Care Centre in Malawi. Jackson does a
great job keeping the grounds looking welcoming for our patients.

13/02/2026

🌪️CYCLONE GEZANI: DESPITE THE DAMAGE, OUR TEAM AND PATIENTS ARE SAFE 💛🙏

The Freedom From Fistula Madagascar compound has experienced some material damage.

🙏 The most important thing is that all our patients and staff are safe.

We sincerely thank everyone who reached out with kind messages and support during this time.

📌 Surgical activities will resume on Monday, February 16th, 2026.

11/02/2026

Vaccination Day at our Children’s Outpatient Clinic at Aberdeen Women’s Centre 🩼

We believe healthy children start with timely immunisation, so we continue to support child immunisation to ensure every child is protected from preventable diseases.

👶 At Birth: BCG & OPV - Protect against Tuberculosis & Polio

🍼 1 Month: PENTA 1
🍼 2 Months: PENTA 2
🍼 3 Months: PENTA 3 - Protects against Pneumonia, Pertussis, Hepatitis B, Diphtheria & Tetanus

We provide primary healthcare to children aged 0-15 at our Aberdeen Women’s Centre in Freetown, Sierra Leone.

If you would like to support our work you can make a donation at https://www.justgiving.com/charity/freedomfromfistula

09/02/2026

If you have leaked urine or stool (or both) since childbirth, you may have an obstetric fistula. Our caring team can help. Treatment is FREE and available at our centres:

💙 Aberdeen Women’s Centre, Freetown, Sierra Leone

💙 Fistula Care Centre, Bwaila, Malawi

💙 Fistula Care Centre, Toamasina, Madagascar

Contact our hotlines TODAY.

06/02/2026

HYGIENE KITS TO BRING SMILES AND DIGNITY TO OUR PATIENTS!✨

At Freedom From Fistula Madagascar, every patient deserves to feel dignified and cared for during her healing journey.

With the generous support of Bank of Africa Foundation, our patients received essential hygiene kits, a simple gesture making a real difference in their daily lives.

🙏 Thank you to Bank of Africa Foundation for this meaningful contribution and commitment to vulnerable women.

💙 Together, we restore hope and dignity.

05/02/2026

Say hello to Emily (accounts officer) and Natasha (project administrator) at our Fistula Care Centre in Malawi. We are very thankful to them both for their hard work.

04/02/2026

Huge thanks to our wonderful Marise, a nurse with Mercy Ships, who spent 10 days of her precious time off volunteering at our Fistula Care Centre in Malawi 🇲🇼

During her visit, Marise supported every department, sharing her skills, kindness and experience with both our team and our patients. Her presence made a real difference and her impact will be felt long after she’s returned to the ship.

We are incredibly grateful to Marise for her generosity, compassion and commitment to women’s health. Thank you for standing with us 💙

mercyships
Mercy Ships

03/02/2026

Meet our wonderful Monica, a former fistula patient now working at the Fistula Care Centre in Malawi as a nurse.

29/01/2026

LET’S JOIN HANDS TO PREVENT OBSTETRIC FISTULA

Most cases of obstetric fistula result from prolonged or complicated labor without proper medical assistance or delayed access to hospital care.

When the baby’s head stays too long in the birth canal, it can damage the bladder and cause continuous urine leakage.

Let’s work together to encourage pregnant women to attend regular antenatal check-ups and deliver in health facilities, ensuring proper monitoring and preventing avoidable complications.

Freedom From Fistula Madagascar is committed to preventing and treating fistula- all services are completely free.

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+44 (0)1738 633264

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http://www.freedomfromfistula.org.uk/

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