Memories of what happened in July 2021 in Purity Pendo Kazunguu’s life remain fresh in her mind. This is the month and year Pendo, a mother of one, was expecting her firstborn child. Just like many first-time mothers Pendo had done her due diligence and she knew well the month, and the hospital she will …Read More
Tag Archives: Female Genital Fistula
New Dawn
Loise Kashutu Kalamo, 45, is a happy woman after going through, a successful surgery to treat a condition that has haunted her for the last 15 years. Loise, a mother of five has been suffering from fistula since 2008 when she delivered her fifth and last-born child. “I delivered normally in hospital but I never …Read More
A New Chapter After Fistula Surgery
When Emiline Mwasi heard about, the fistula camp in Kilifi County her heart leapt with joy. For three years Emiline has been suffering from fistula. She has been eagerly waiting for the day she will get treated for the condition that crippled her. The condition developed while delivering her firstborn child in 2020. Fistula is …Read More
I lived with fistula for 17 years
Taabu Kaingu is a 52-year-old mother of six living in Tezo, Kilifi County. She’s in high spirits but not too chatty while we conduct the interview. She successfully received corrective surgery on 28th March 2022 and is satisfied with the results so far. When a baby comes into the world, it is a joyous occasion. …Read More
I was told I was cursed and needed spiritual intervention
Jasmila Celina Kalama Charo is a 35-year-old lady residing in Malindi. Before speaking to her, I spoke to her caregiver who was very warm. When Jasmila comes to the phone, she sounds frail and tired but agrees to proceed with the interview. Hers is a special story. Jasmila lived a normal, fulfilling life until 2017 …Read More
I am excited to resume my social activities in the community
Elina Shida Sultan is a 43-year-old mother of eight living in Kasangu, Kilifi County. She is very calm and composed during the interview. She successfully received corrective surgery on 28th March 2022 and is satisfied with the results so far. In October 2020 Elina underwent a myomectomy. This is a surgical procedure to remove fibroids …Read More