One of the major public health problems bedevilling Nigeria, like most other developing countries is Vesico Vaginal Fistula (VVF) where it is estimated that between 400,000 and 800,000 women are living with the scourge. It is widely believed that about 20,000 women more develop the problem every year.
As a demonstration of commitment to provide treatment for women suffering from VVF, the Katsina state government recently established the Babbar Ruga VVF centre, which has been providing treatment to patients drawn mostly from states in the North West and the neighbouring Niger Republic.
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