# 5. Global Health in Tanzania: A Journey of Fistula Surgery and Empowerment

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Podcast: [Our Womanity Q & A with Dr. Rachel Pope](https://stenobird.com/podcast/our-womanity-q-a-with-dr-rachel-pope-6371076)
Published: 2025-07-02T12:07:45+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, join Dr. Rachel Pope and her colleagues, Dr. Anne Sammarco [https://www.uhhospitals.org/doctors/Sammarco-Anne-1033400957] and Dr. Maria Shaker [https://www.uhhospitals.org/doctors/Shaker-Maria-1922325372], as they reflect on their recent trip to Tanzania. Dr. Pope shares the personal connection she has with the country, dating back to her early career when she worked on a research project about obstetric fistulas. Fast forward nearly two decades, and she returns with her colleagues to assist with fistula surgeries, childbirth injuries, obstetrics, and women's health care. Key Takeaways: * The Early Days in Tanzania: Dr. Pope recounts her initial time in Tanzania working with Utu Mwanamke (Women's Dignity Project) and conducting a study on the social reintegration of women who underwent obstetric fistula surgeries. * CCBRT Hospital: Now a much larger charity hospital, Dr. Pope reflects on how much the Comprehensive Community Based Rehabilitation in Tanzania (CCBRT) hospital has grown, offering services for vulnerable populations and providing high-quality care in a resource-limited setting. * A Team of Experts: Dr. Pope, alongside Dr. Sammarco and Dr. Shaker, shares their unique collaboration during the trip, combining their skills in obstetrics, gynecology, and urogynecology to provide critical care and training at CCBRT. * Cultural Exchange: The episode highlights the importance of exchanging knowledge with local medical professionals, offering education to Tanzanian medical students and residents while learning valuable insights from their practices. * Global Health Impact: The trio discusses the complexities of global health, including how resources and cultural factors shape patient care. They stress the importance of capacity building and sustaina…

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