The National Obstetric Fistula Centre, Abakalki which was formerly known as the South East Fistula Centre, Abakaliki was established by the Mother and Child Care Initiative (MCCI) of the Wife of the Governor of Ebonyi State, Her Excellency, Mrs. Josephine Elechi. The Centre was commissioned on the 5th of December 2008 by the then First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Hajiya Dr. Turai Yar'Adua. The Centre was taken over by the Federal Government in May 2011 as a National Reference Centre for Management of Obstetric Fistula with mandate for provision of free Treatment, Training of medical and paramedical Personnel, Rehabilitation, Research, and Prevention. Thus far, the Centre has provided free treatment for over 1600 patients from 20 States of the Federation. Treatment at the Centre is free, such that when a woman is admitted all her expenses are covered (including medical care, drugs, laboratory tests, food, toiletries). On arrival, she receives a small bag with personal items (e.g Soap, sanitary pads, a plastic container for storing water, etc). Awards VVF Services: General Out-Patient Ward, Pre-operative Ward, Post-operative Ward, Theatre Cancer Screening Services: General Out-Patient Ward, Examination Rooms, Mammography Room, Colsposcopy