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UK FGM Surgery Delays Force Survivors Abroad for Care

11/18/2025

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The UK faces delays in accessing FGM reconstruction surgery as the government prioritizes research into its effectiveness.
Many survivors seek treatment abroad, incurring high costs.
Professor Jasmine Abdulcadir, an expert in FGM reconstruction, sees numerous patients in Switzerland where such surgeries are available.
The Women and Equalities Committee criticized inadequate care and the Department of Health acknowledged the need for further understanding and support for FGM survivors in the UK.

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The UK faces delays in accessing FGM reconstruction surgery as the government prioritizes research into its effectiveness.
Many survivors seek treatment abroad, incurring high costs.
Professor Jasmine Abdulcadir, an expert in FGM reconstruction, sees numerous patients in Switzerland where such surgeries are available.
The Women and Equalities Committee criticized inadequate care and the Department of Health acknowledged the need for further understanding and support for FGM survivors in the UK.