International Day to End Obstetric Fistula

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2023 Date	May 23, 2023
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International Day to End Obstetric Fistula in 2023

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International Day to End Obstetric Fistula seeks to raise awareness about obstetric fistula and the dangers of it. Obstetric fistula is a childbirth injury that can affect both the mother and the child. According to the fistula foundation, it can occur when a mother has prolonged or obstructed labor. Lack of emergency medical care can leave her in pain and worse, the baby may die. This injury can leave a woman with physical and psychological consequences such as the inability to control her body’s waste, chronic infections, or social isolation. This day encourages women affected to seek treatment and to understand that they are not alone.

International Day to End Obstetric Fistula was established in 2012 by the UN General Assembly. It is observed annually on May 23rd.

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Today is the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula. Why should we care? This is a childbirth complication that was solved in high-income countries in the 1800's and yet millions in poverty are still are at risk today. #endfistula @FIGO @OpFistula @WeFixFistulas @CaseUrology https://t.co/p8aHpGDPNA
— Rachel Pope (@drrpope) May 23, 2022

Today is the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula. Join us and help more women living with obstetric fistula to recover and rebuild their lives! https://t.co/NDXAGLjcEk
— IUGA (@iugaoffice) May 23, 2022

"Zonta believes all women and girls should have access to quality health care services. ... We want to see the end of obstetric fistula worldwide.” —ZI President Sharon Langenbeck Read more in our International Day to #EndObstetricFistula statement: https://t.co/EnZquXiXfO https://t.co/rVIcZYx3s8
— Zonta International (@ZontaIntl) May 23, 2022

International Day to End Obstetric Fistula Facts

The theme for International Day to End Obstetric Fistula in 2022 was End Fistula Now: Invest in Quality Healthcare, Empower Communities!.
Obstetric fistula is a common occurrence in underdeveloped nations throughout Africa and Asia. It is linked to lack of healthcare, poverty, and illiteracy.
The average cost of treatment for obstetric fistula is $600. Treatment typically includes surgery, post-operative care, and rehabilitation support.
According to the WHO, about 50,000 to 100,000 women worldwide are affected by obstetric fistula each year.