UVP Blog Archive

Changing Minds, One Student at a Time: Anifu’s Story
Before UVP’s Adolescent Reproductive Health program came to his school, Anifu had little guidance on puberty or relationships. His parents were busy with work and had little time to talk with him and his siblings about what to expect. Many of his friends were already pursuing relationships and encouraged him to do the same. Without guidance, he felt confused and …
A Changing Pattern: When Childbirth Injuries Occur in the Operating Room
At fistula repair camps across Uganda, a concerning trend is becoming more visible: more women are developing fistula injuries not during prolonged labor at home, but as a result of complications during surgical delivery. These iatrogenic fistulas – injuries that occur during medical procedures – highlight both the increasing access to emergency obstetric care and the gaps that still exist …
A New Beginning: Monica’s Journey to Healing
For eight years, Efikia Monica lived with the physical pain and stigma caused by obstetric fistula. Today, after receiving surgery at the Kiryandongo fistula camp in March, she is looking toward the future with renewed hope. Monica’s injury began during her first pregnancy. Living in a rural area near Arua, she had limited access to antenatal care because the nearest …