VVF screenings are today, and surgeries start tomorrow. What is VVF? Vesico—Vaginal Fistula: opening between the bladder & vagina. Causes continuous leaking/ dripping of urine in any position. The most common cause of this is prolonged labor where the babies head puts pressure on the soft tissue. If c-sections and better hospital facilities where available, many of the cases of VVF could be prevented.

VVF is not just a fistula as we learned during our training. Many of these woman suffer from shame, thoughts of suicide, continual bad odor, social rejection, inability to work, loss of their baby & may be unable to have more children, as well as difficulties walking (complete paralysis if severe neurological damage or foot drop syndrome if less severe.)

Please keep these woman in your prayers as we seek to minister to them both physically and emotionally.