Hospital Highlights Many of you have asked about the special features of the Danja Fistula Center. What makes it such a top-tier fistula hospital? Who can go there? And how does the WFF even get the supplies it needs over to Niger? Read on for all these answers and more: - The DFC has three operating rooms, 42 beds for short-term fistula patients, and hostels for those who want or need to stay for an extended time. - The DFC is the only hospital of its kind in Niger. - The DFC plans to perform up to 500 free fistula surgeries (and train several surgeons in obstetric fistula repair) in its first year of operation! - The DFC is open to and free for all women with obstetric fistula, regardless of age, nationality or religion. - The DFC is equipped to handle complex incontinence problems, with capabilities rivaling western hospitals and including ureteral reimplementation and urinary diversion. - All supplies for the DFC have been donated by supporters, medical companies and other NGOs, or purchased with funds raised by the WFF. They have been sent to Niger via cargo ship. - While the DFC will concentrate only on fistula repair, it will partner with local hospitals to ensure women in the area receive the prenatal and delivery care they need. |