• About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy & Policy
  • Contact
YFM Ghana
  • News
    • YFM Accra
    • YFM Kumasi
    • YFM Takoradi
  • Entertainment
    • International Entertainment
  • Technology
  • Sports
  • Holiday Havoc
  • YHotSquad
  • Y-Army
  • Contact
No Result
View All Result
  • News
    • YFM Accra
    • YFM Kumasi
    • YFM Takoradi
  • Entertainment
    • International Entertainment
  • Technology
  • Sports
  • Holiday Havoc
  • YHotSquad
  • Y-Army
  • Contact
No Result
View All Result
YFM Ghana
No Result
View All Result
Home

Global Media Alliance Broadcasting Company Supports Fight to End Obstetric Fistula in Ghana

digital_yfmadmin by digital_yfmadmin
May 23, 2020
in Uncategorized
0
0
SHARES
11
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Whatsapp

Global Media Alliance Broadcasting Company (GMABC) through its assets; e.TV Ghana, Happy FM, and YFM across Accra, Kumasi and Takoradi has extended a helping hand to the fight against the prevalence of Obstetric Fistula (OBF) in Ghana.
Obstetric Fistula (OBF) is a condition that results from prolonged obstructed labour that leave women incontinent.
GMABC has developed tools such as infomercials, infographics and artworks to create awareness and promote action towards the prevention and treatment of OBF, a condition that affects many girls and women in developing countries including Ghana.
Speaking on the reasons for joining the fight to end OBF in Ghana, the Chief Director and Head of Communications of Global Media Alliance Group, Emma Wenani said:
‘’Obstetric Fistula (OBF) is one of the most serious and tragic injuries that can occur during childbirth. Women with fistula are often shunned by their communities, so as an organisation we would like to help and create awareness for OBF. A lot of people don’t know about OBF, women living with the condition may not know it is treatable. That is where we come in, to raise awareness and also advocate for better treatment of women living with OBF. In addition, this initiative is inline with our company’s ongoing health and sanitation month awareness campaign.
Currently, there are two main hospitals in Ghana which offer dedicated OBF care; Tamale Fistula Centre at Tamale Central Hospital in the Northern Region and Mercy Women’s Catholic Hospital, Mankessim in the Central Region. Both fistulae centres have one theatre and have to invite trained OBF surgeons, anaesthetists and sometimes theatre nurses from other institutions for OBF repair. The maximum bed capacity is forty (40) at the Mankessim centre and ten (10) in Tamale.’’
She encouraged everyone to engage with the organisation’s official hashtag on social media on the 23rd of May which is the day the United Nations has set aside for the observance of the International Day to end fistula.
Let us embrace women with Obstetric fistula and save them the humiliation rather than stigmatising and ostracizing them. Let us show them love and join hands to fight Obstetric Fistula now. All for one and one for all. On the 23rd of May, use the hashtag #GMABCAgainstFistula to drive change’’, she encouraged.
The cost of one fistula surgery is between GHc 2,300 and GHc 2900; the equivalent of $400 to $500. This is however, covered by the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).
Visit www.yfmghana.com, www.happyghana.com, and www.etvghana.com for more details on the GMA activities to end obstetric fistula in Ghana.

Tags: GMABCObstetric Fistula
Previous Post

Y97.9 to introduce talent-hunt segment on Party Pressure

Next Post

I Assisted Kinaata In Writing Play – Jah Lead

Next Post

I Assisted Kinaata In Writing Play - Jah Lead

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

I agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.

Tweets by Y1079FM
  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest
CEO, Bayport tips on how to unlock opportunities

Be ready for the consequences of your decisions- CEO of Bayport Savings and Loans

ECG's MD; Samuel Dubik Mahama. - All you need to know about him.

ECG’s MD; Samuel Dubik Mahama. – All you need to know about him.

GMABC Fantasy League: 2021/2022 prize pot league launched

GMABC Fantasy League: 2021/2022 prize pot league launched

‘I can’t have kids’ – Burna Boy opens up on being childless at age 31

‘I can’t have kids’ – Burna Boy opens up on being childless at age 31

Registration officially opens for YFM’s ‘Rapture’

Registration officially opens for YFM’s ‘Rapture’

YFMs ‘Y Dialogues’ Kickstarts New Series With Issue-Based Voting As The Main Agenda

e.TV Ghana to Broadcast #VGMA2016 Live

"Yesterday was the saddest day in my life" – Soulama Abdoulaye

Shatta Wale calls for the arrest of Kwadwo Sheldon

Shatta Wale calls for the arrest of Kwadwo Sheldon

Ghanaians like to track celebrities’ hangouts – GoldKay

Ghanaians like to track celebrities’ hangouts – GoldKay

The Last of Us video game and 24 actress, Annie Wersching dies at 45

The Last of Us video game and 24 actress, Annie Wersching dies at 45

'Me and Shatta Wale can cause damage' - Pheelz

WATCH: ‘Me and Shatta Wale can cause damage’ – Pheelz

Recent News

Shatta Wale calls for the arrest of Kwadwo Sheldon

Shatta Wale calls for the arrest of Kwadwo Sheldon

Ghanaians like to track celebrities’ hangouts – GoldKay

Ghanaians like to track celebrities’ hangouts – GoldKay

The Last of Us video game and 24 actress, Annie Wersching dies at 45

The Last of Us video game and 24 actress, Annie Wersching dies at 45

'Me and Shatta Wale can cause damage' - Pheelz

WATCH: ‘Me and Shatta Wale can cause damage’ – Pheelz

YFM Ghana

YFM, a subsidiary of Global Media Alliance is located and operates in Accra on the radio frequency 107.9FM, in Kumasi on the frequency 102.5FM and in Takoradi on the frequency 97.9FM, forming what is commonly referred to as the Y Triangle.

Follow Us

Browse by Category

  • Arts
  • Campaigns
  • Campus Gist
  • Editorial
  • Entertainment
  • Exclusive Interviews
  • Features
  • International Entertainment
  • International News
  • Lifestyle
  • Loud In GH
  • News
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • The One
  • Uncategorized
  • YFM Accra
  • YFM Kumasi
  • YFM Takoradi

Recent News

Shatta Wale calls for the arrest of Kwadwo Sheldon

Shatta Wale calls for the arrest of Kwadwo Sheldon

Ghanaians like to track celebrities’ hangouts – GoldKay

Ghanaians like to track celebrities’ hangouts – GoldKay

  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy & Policy
  • Contact

© 2022 YFM Ghana - For the young and young at heart.

No Result
View All Result
  • News
    • YFM Accra
    • YFM Kumasi
    • YFM Takoradi
  • Entertainment
    • International Entertainment
  • Technology
  • Sports
  • Holiday Havoc
  • YHotSquad
  • Y-Army
  • Contact

© 2022 YFM Ghana - For the young and young at heart.

NOMINATE NOW
This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.