Rwanda is the most densely populated country in Africa. Over the
last several years, the country has made significant strides in
increasing access to family planning and decreasing maternal
mortality by multiplying the number of hospitals and placing
skilled health personnel in remote areas. Despite these advances
in maternal and reproductive health, every year between 30,000
and 90,000 Rwandan women die or sustain injuries from a
complication related to pregnancy or childbirth, including
obstetric fistula. Obstetric fistula results from prolonged or
obstructed labor and often leads to incontinence, nerve damage,
and severe social stigma. Since October 2006, EngenderHealth has
collaborated with the Rwandan Ministry of Health (MOH) and key
donors, including UNFPA and GTZ, to support treatment for
Rwandan women living with fistula. EngenderHealth currently
works with seven public hospitals: - Ruhengeri Hospital -
Central University Teaching Hospital of Kigali (CHUK) - Kanombe
Military Hospital (KMH) - Kibogora