BLOG 1: Nigeria-
Health/Disease
Health and disease is something the
whole world faces. In some places health and diseases are more worse than
others, but regardless the degree it will still forever exist. According to the
article, issued on January 24, 2013 of All Africa, written by Muazu Elazeh
women in Nigeria are facing a major health problem, Vesico Vaginal Fistula
(VVF). They have estimated that between
400,000 and 800,000 women are living with this burden (All Africa). The Katsina
state government has provided treatment for many of these women, however the
problem still exists. The Katsina state first lady has also put her
nongovernmental organization, Service to Humanity, into providing support as well
as trying to eliminate the problem. Even
though many other countries in the world are affected by this health issue
Nigeria’s cases account for 40% of the cases worldwide (All Africa). The article goes on to explain how the
prevention of VVF remains solely on health services as well as participation
and knowledge.
Vesico Vaginal Fistula is a health
concern that affects women during childbirth or rape. According to author John Spurlock, MD of
Medscape, “ VVF is an abnormal fistulous tract extending between the bladder
and the vagina that allows the continuous involuntary discharge of urine into
the vaginal vault.” This is a big issue concerning not only the women but also
society. It emotionally hurts women especially those who have VVT from being
raped. It causes no one to want to be around them because of the awful odor
they have. As a direct result from women
having an odor it keeps them from being able to work jobs. This in return causes a lot of poverty
amongst Nigeria. The world already suffers from poverty because of the lack of
jobs. This creates not only a social
issue but also an economic issue.
Natalie White
1/25/13
1:11 pm
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