In June 2013 I was shocked to hear from anti-FGM campaigners in Egypt of the death of thirteen year old Soheir All Bataa as a result of female genital mutilation (FGM). I was heartbroken at this needless loss of a young girl’s life and what was even more shocking was that the FGM was performed […]
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FGM – Don’t scapegoat the medics
I am an obstetrician and gynaecologist and I have practised in the NHS for many years, as well as working in the private sector. I am frankly alarmed by what is happening with the FGM safe guarding issue. I think it will prevent young women seeking medical help when they desperately need it, help to […]