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Bridging Care Gaps: Nigeria Expands Fistula Treatment Access.

Nigeria is strengthening access to obstetric fistula care through the National Health Insurance Authority, which now funds surgery, transport, and aftercare for affected women.

The initiative, aligned with WHO recommendations, aims to reduce stigma and improve recovery. By linking treatment to broader health coverage, the programme supports long-term care and advances universal health coverage for vulnerable women nationwide.

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