Trending...
- California: Three years after the end of Roe, Governor Newsom, First Partner sound the alarm on Trump's "Big, Beautiful" plan to defund Planned Parenthood - 122
- Ascent Solar Technologies Enters Collaborative Agreement Notice with NASA to Advance Development of Thin-Film PV Power Beaming Capabilities: ASTI - 108
- Fact check: Claims swirling on California gas prices
SAN DIEGO, May 22, 2025 ~ On May 23rd, the world observes the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula, a preventable childbirth injury that affects thousands of women in low-resource settings. This year, the day also marks the official launch of The Musa Project, a nonprofit organization based in San Diego that aims to address obstetric fistula in Uganda through surgical care, medical training, and health infrastructure development.
Obstetric fistula is a devastating condition that leaves women incontinent and often shunned by their communities. In Uganda alone, over 140,000 women are currently living with this preventable injury due to barriers in accessing timely and quality maternal care. The Musa Project is determined to change this by offering a dual approach of free surgical repair and long-term prevention through medical training.
At the forefront of this initiative is Associate Professor Musa Kayondo, Head of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital. Every year, Professor Kayondo and his team perform over 500 fistula surgeries. He is also leading efforts to expand treatment across three additional hospitals. "Obstetric fistula is a solvable problem," says Professor Kayondo. "With trained hands, modern tools, and the will to act, we can end this suffering in our generation."
More on The Californer
The Musa Project is actively fundraising to support various initiatives including performing 2,000 fistula surgeries each year, establishing new women's health wards in underserved regions, implementing training programs to reduce new cases caused by improper cesarean sections, and providing holistic post-surgical care such as emotional support and patient reintegration.
Anastasia Tilbury Marks, Co-Founder and President of The Musa Project along with her father Hal Tilbury stated that "the launch of The Musa Project on the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula is a statement of solidarity." They believe that by joining the global call to action on this day, the voices of women and girls in Uganda will be heard, their pain acknowledged, and their healing prioritized. The organization's launch on this significant day also aligns with international efforts to raise awareness, drive investment, and advocate for policies that prioritize maternal health in marginalized communities.
Those interested in supporting The Musa Project can make donations through their website www.musa-project.org. Contributions will go towards funding surgeries, equipment, training, and ongoing care for women living with obstetric fistula in Uganda. The Musa Project is determined to restore health and dignity to these women and put an end to their suffering.
Obstetric fistula is a devastating condition that leaves women incontinent and often shunned by their communities. In Uganda alone, over 140,000 women are currently living with this preventable injury due to barriers in accessing timely and quality maternal care. The Musa Project is determined to change this by offering a dual approach of free surgical repair and long-term prevention through medical training.
At the forefront of this initiative is Associate Professor Musa Kayondo, Head of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital. Every year, Professor Kayondo and his team perform over 500 fistula surgeries. He is also leading efforts to expand treatment across three additional hospitals. "Obstetric fistula is a solvable problem," says Professor Kayondo. "With trained hands, modern tools, and the will to act, we can end this suffering in our generation."
More on The Californer
- Orion Metal Exchange Launches Platinum Bonus Program
- Official Launch Of 'The Ambony' Marks A New Era In Sophisticated Digital Society Platform
- Inked & Maxim Model Teisha Mechetti Turns Heads—And Builds Community Impact
- California: TOMORROW: Make America Rake Again: Governor Newsom to make announcement on new wildfire prevention strategy targeting federal lands
- California: TODAY: Governor Newsom to sign historic bills to create more housing and infrastructure – faster than ever before
The Musa Project is actively fundraising to support various initiatives including performing 2,000 fistula surgeries each year, establishing new women's health wards in underserved regions, implementing training programs to reduce new cases caused by improper cesarean sections, and providing holistic post-surgical care such as emotional support and patient reintegration.
Anastasia Tilbury Marks, Co-Founder and President of The Musa Project along with her father Hal Tilbury stated that "the launch of The Musa Project on the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula is a statement of solidarity." They believe that by joining the global call to action on this day, the voices of women and girls in Uganda will be heard, their pain acknowledged, and their healing prioritized. The organization's launch on this significant day also aligns with international efforts to raise awareness, drive investment, and advocate for policies that prioritize maternal health in marginalized communities.
Those interested in supporting The Musa Project can make donations through their website www.musa-project.org. Contributions will go towards funding surgeries, equipment, training, and ongoing care for women living with obstetric fistula in Uganda. The Musa Project is determined to restore health and dignity to these women and put an end to their suffering.
Filed Under: Business
0 Comments
Latest on The Californer
- Long Beach: City Launches Internet Service Enrollment Line
- Von Rock Law Founder Deidre Von Rock Named Super Lawyer for 2025
- California: Governor Newsom extends emergency short-term housing protections in Los Angeles
- Von Rock Law Named SFGate's Best Probate and Estate Attorney in 2025
- Long Beach to Conduct Annual Summer Recess for City Council Meetings During July
- Plan to Launch Silo Technologies' Cybersecurity Pilot Program for Ultimate Nationwide Deployment via Exclusive Partnership: Stock Symbol: BULT
- Robert Michael & Co. Real Estate Team Celebrates Industry Recognition and Showcases Premier Central Florida Listings
- Montessori Stoppani Partners with Lifetime Montessori School
- Cymbiotika Celebrates 2025 Great Place To Work Certification™
- Long Beach: LA28 Announces Finalized Sailing Venue Plan for 2028 Olympic Games
- Individual Software Announces New Versions of its Four Typing Programs in 2025
- Britt Michaelian Brings Transformative Art & Wellness to The Ecology Center's Peace Dome
- California: Governor Newsom urges safety this Fourth of July after 600,000 pounds of illegal explosives seized
- AI-Based Neurotoxin Countermeasure Initiative Launched to Address Emerging National Security Needs: Renovaro, Inc. (N A S D A Q: RENB)
- The Naturist World Just Shifted — NaturismRE Ignites a Global Resurgence
- Mental and Emotional Self-Management, Practical Tools for Trauma-Informed Stress Management
- CGI+ Sells Multifamily Development Site in Los Angeles' South Bay to JPI for $40 Million
- MicroStrategy Incorporated (MSTR) Investors Who Lost Money Have Opportunity to Lead Securities Fraud Lawsuit
- Alten Construction awarded Encinal Junior and Senior High School project
- $796,000 in Q2 Revenue Marks Highest Earnings to Date on 3 Trailing Quarters of Profitability in Multi-Billion Homebuilding Sector: Stock Symbol: IVDN