Nigeria’s First Lady seeks an end to child marriage and obstetric fistula

Nigeria's First Lady has called for an urgent end to child marriage and the prevalence of obstetric fistula, a serious childbirth injury resulting from prolonged and obstructed labor without adequate medical intervention. This condition creates an abnormal opening between the birth canal and either the bladder or rectum, leading to significant health complications for affected women. The First Lady's advocacy aims to raise awareness about these critical issues and promote access to healthcare services for women and girls in Nigeria. Her efforts are part of a broader initiative to improve maternal health and protect the rights of young girls across the country.

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