MSF in Nigeria

"I was just finishing a review of the patients in the pre-delivery unit when a new patient was wheeled in by family members. The patient was a young girl, pregnant and semi-conscious..."

05 июл 2017 / 3 minute read

Heather Gottleib

Obstetrician / Gynaecologist

Something to Celebrate

"It is estimated that more than 2 million young women live with untreated obstetric fistula in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. Women who experience obstetric fistula suffer from incontinence, shame, social isolation and multiple physical and mental health problems."

27 июн 2017 / 3 minute read

Heather Gottleib

Obstetrician / Gynaecologist

On the Edge

"A 33 year old pregnant patient presented in shock due to heavy bleeding. In her short lifetime she had already birthed 7 babies but had only 3 living children. This is all too common a story in the population of women we see daily in Jahun."

09 июн 2017 / 4 minute read

Heather Gottleib

Obstetrician / Gynaecologist

Compound Life

"Today on my way to work two girls came to walk with me and held my hand. They spoke even less English than my few words of Hausa but smiled warmly as we walked giggling along the dusty dirt packed road."

07 июн 2017 / 3 minute read

Heather Gottleib

Obstetrician / Gynaecologist

Context

"On arrival, the sturdy iron gates opened to allow the white MSF logoed Land Cruiser to pass, and I am greeted by the security staff. 'Welcome to Jahun Paradise!' they say with a smile."

01 июн 2017 / 3 minute read