Passaris Leads Charge to End Obstetric Fistula at KNH Free Medical Camp

Nairobi Woman Representative Esther M. Passaris has once again reaffirmed her unwavering commitment to women’s health and dignity through her participation in the Free Fistula Camp held at Kenyatta National Hospital as part of activities marking the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula 2026.

The event brought together healthcare professionals, development partners, advocates, and survivors in a united effort to raise awareness about obstetric fistula — a preventable and treatable childbirth injury that continues to affect thousands of vulnerable women and girls across Kenya and beyond.

Speaking during the event, Hon. Passaris emphasized the urgent need for stronger investment in maternal healthcare systems to ensure women receive quality care before, during, and after childbirth. She noted that no woman should continue to suffer from a condition that modern medicine can both prevent and treat.

Her active involvement at the camp underscored her long-standing advocacy for maternal health rights and her dedication to restoring hope, dignity, and confidence to women living with fistula. By engaging directly with survivors, medical teams, and stakeholders, the Nairobi Woman Representative highlighted the importance of collective action in ending preventable maternal health complications.

Hon. Passaris has consistently used her leadership platform to champion women’s welfare, particularly in areas affecting maternal and reproductive health. Her participation in the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula 2026 activities further strengthened calls for expanded access to emergency obstetric care, public awareness campaigns, and support services for affected women.

Medical experts at the camp reiterated that obstetric fistula remains one of the most serious childbirth-related injuries, often resulting from prolonged or obstructed labor without timely medical intervention. Beyond the physical pain, survivors frequently face stigma, isolation, and emotional trauma.

The Free Fistula Camp at Kenyatta National Hospital provided screening, treatment, counseling, and hope to dozens of women seeking medical assistance. Stakeholders praised the initiative as a major step toward restoring lives and advancing the national conversation around maternal healthcare equity.

As global efforts continue to push toward ending obstetric fistula, Hon. Passaris’ presence at the event served as a powerful symbol of compassionate, action-oriented leadership dedicated to protecting the health, dignity, and future of women and families across Kenya.