Liberia: The Long Wait for Fistula Surgery in Liberia
[Liberian Observer] This story was supported by the Pulitzer Center.
Lorpu, a young woman from Sinoe County, Liberia, suffered from obstetric fistula after a difficult labor in 2020. This condition, which causes leakage of urine and feces, results from prolonged obstructed labor. Despite three unsuccessful treatments in her local area, Lorpu eventually received a diagnosis from a hospital in Monrovia.
However, she did not receive the necessary surgery during the free treatment campaign. Since then, she has spent over $914 on seeking treatment, causing financial and emotional hardships for her and her family.
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