He added that, in the developed world, fistulas are caused by surgery, malignancy, radiography or a combination of all three; but, in the developing world, the most common causes are obstructed labor, poor delivery conditions, unskilled Caesarian sections and female genital mutilation. Mr. Telemans urged the Tanzanian community, the Government and other stakeholders to tackle these issues in order to end the suffering caused by fistula. The M- PESA initiative has so far enabled the treatment of over 600 women with fistula, and the target is to treat per year 1,000 such women at CCBRT and a further 250 at Selian Hosipital in Arusha by 2013 with all treatment free of charge. CCBRT and Vodacom call upon all stakeholders to restore the dignity of all Tanzanian women who are suffering from this treatable condition. Remember: by empowering a woman you empower the community!
Ofisa Mkuu wa masoko na Mahusiano wa Vodacom Tanzania Mwamvita Makamba,akikusanya fedha zilizokuwa zikichangishwa na wafanyakazi wa kampuni hiyo wakati wa kampeni ya kipekee ya 'Find your Moyo” inayohamasisha wafanyakazi wa kampuni hiyo kukusanya fedha kwa ajili ya ujenzi wa Hospitali ya kisasa ya akina mama wanaosumbuliwa na tatizo la Obstetric Fistula ili waweze kutibiwa BURE hapa nchini.Kwa kuchangia kwa njia ya M-PESA tafadhali tuma pesa kwenda namba 200500,na kuchangia kwa njia ya SMS tuma ujumbe mfupi usemao MOYO kwenda namba 15599.