Fistula is a reproductive health condition, among the most destructive and demeaning conditions for women worldwide. Most women with fistula suffer constant incontinence, shame, social segregation, and health problems. They are unable to fully participate in development activities due to the stigma that comes with the condition. The nature of the condition varies, it manifests ...Read More Read More
12th National Fistula Camp at Kenyatta National Hospital
Female Genital Fistula (FGF) is a reproductive health condition which results into social degradation of women. The nature of the condition varies, it manifest as an abnormal hole or opening between a woman’s birth canal and the urinary tract or the rectum causing the women inability to control urine and/or stool. Despite the great advancement ...Read More Read More
Free fistula surgery for women in Kajiado County
Fistula is a maternal health condition that affects several women. In Kenya, statistics indicate that approximately 3,000 women develop fistula during birth. Amongst the causes of fistula include prolonged labor, obstructed labour, and bladder injury. While several women often suffer the condition, very few can afford to cater for the medical procedure required to reverse ...Read More Read More
At least 30 women living with fistula to benefit from free fistula treatment at Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi County
Over 30 women living with Female Genital Fistula a condition where women leak urine and stool are expected to receive free surgeries and medical advice during a week-long camp at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH). The Fistula camp which will be held until 28th May is part of a partnership between Safaricom Foundation, UNFPA, Flying Doctors ...Read More Read More
An Evening of Dinner, Fashion & Jazz
The Flying Doctors’ Society of Africa (FDSA) invites you to an unforgettable evening featuring jazz legend, Isaiah Katumwa and top jewellery & fashion designer, Penny Winter. Limited tickets available at Ksh. 10,000pp – this includes a welcome drink, 3-course meal, fashion show, live music, raffle prizes and an auction. All proceeds will go towards offering ...Read More Read More
Lohana Ladies Circle Donation
On 4th April 2014, The Flying Doctors Society of Africa (FDSA) received a financial donation of USD 11,000 from the Lohana Ladies Circle. The Circle raises funds to support several organisations and charities that uplift the underprivileged class in the community. To mark its 25th Anniversary the Lohana Ladies Circle, for the first time ever, ...Read More Read More
Launch of the FDSA 2014 VVF Surgical Operations Campaign
The Flying Doctors Society of Africa (FDSA) on 24th March 2014 officially launched the 2014 FDSA Fistula Surgical Operations Campaign at the Guru Nanak Ramgharia Sikh Hospital (GNRSH), Nairobi. The event was graced by Dr. (Mrs) Susan Mboya-Kidero, wife of the Governor of Nairobi City County. This campaign aims to restore dignity to over 200 ...Read More Read More