Liberia, Dec. 24 -- Liberia's Minister of Health, Dr. Williamina Jallah speaks at the launch of the new Fistula campaign

Phebe, Suakoko District - The Government of Liberia Thursday, December 19, launched a new campaign to tackle obstetric fistula in women with support from the United Nations Population Fund, UNFPA.

This campaign provides measures for expected levels of fistula care through different tiers of health services.

A distinct role has been proposed for community prevention, care and referral of fistula patients.

Obstetric fistula is one of the most tragic childbirth injuries confronting women in Liberia.

It is caused by untreated obstructed and prolonged labour which creates a hole between the birth canal and bladder or re...