A team from Terrewode Hospital, led by Adiedo Mary Phiona, Program Officer in charge of Psychosocial Support and Counselling Services, on Wednesday conducted follow-up visits to two obstetric fistula survivors in Amolatar district.

The survivors include Lydia Akullo of Adyangmit village, Adyangmit parish, Agikdak sub-county, and another patient in Nalubwoyo sub-county.

The outreach, which covered both Agikdak and Nalubwoyo sub-counties, underscores the hospital’s commitment to reaching women in remote communities who have suffered from obstetric fistula and ensuring their full recovery and reintegration.

Akullo, who previously battled the debilitating condition, expressed profound gratitude to Terrewode Hospital, saying she is now fully healed and has reclaimed her life.

“I suffered for years with a fistula. I had lost hope, but Terrewode Hospital gave me a second chance. I am now well, and I can smile again,” Akullo said.

“I call upon all women out there who are suffering silently to seek treatment from Terrewode Hospital. There is help, and there is hope.”

Her husband, Calvin Ojok, echoed her sentiments, praising the hospital for its transformative work.

“Terrewode Hospital is doing the right thing for our women. They restored my wife’s health and our family’s happiness. We are forever grateful,” Ojok said.

Speaking during the outreach, Adiedo Mary Phiona explained that the hospital’s mission extends beyond surgical repair, emphasizing the critical role of psychosocial support and counselling in the recovery process.

“At Terrewode, we believe that healing is not just physical. Women who suffer from fistula often face stigma, isolation, and depression.

“Our psychosocial support and counselling services help them rebuild their confidence and reintegrate into their communities,” Adiedo said.

She noted that the hospital conducts regular follow-up visits to ensure patients are recovering well and to offer continued emotional and social support.

“Today we are in Agikdak and Nalubwoyo sub-counties to check on our patients. We are happy to see them healthy and thriving. This is why we do what we do,” Adiedo added.

Terrewode Hospital, a specialised facility dedicated to women’s health, offers a range of services including surgical repair of obstetric fistula, psychosocial support and counselling, rehabilitation and reintegration programs.

Others include maternal health education and awareness, prevention of female genital mutilation (FGM) and child marriage: and skills training for economic empowerment.

The hospital primarily targets women and girls who have suffered obstetric fistula, often as a result of prolonged or obstructed labour without access to timely medical care. It also serves vulnerable women and girls at risk of FGM, child marriage, and other forms of gender-based violence.

The visit to Akullo’s home and the outreach in Nalubwoyo sub-county are part of Terrewode Hospital’s broader community outreach strategy aimed at identifying, treating, and supporting women with fistula across Uganda.

The team’s presence in Amolatar district underscored the hospital’s commitment to reaching underserved communities and ensuring that no woman is left behind.

“We will continue to reach out to villages like Adyangmit and across Nalubwoyo because we know there are many women suffering in silence. Our message is simple: fistula is treatable, and no woman should suffer alone,” Adiedo added.

Terrewode Hospital is a leading Ugandan health facility dedicated to the treatment, rehabilitation, and empowerment of women and girls affected by obstetric fistula and related conditions.

Through surgical care, counselling, and community outreach, the hospital restores dignity and hope to hundreds of women each year.