International Day to End Obstetric Fistula

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2023 Date	23 May 2023
2024 Date	23 May 2024

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International Day to End Obstetric Fistula in 2023

Tuesday, 23 May

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International Day to End Obstetric Fistula History

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 International Day to End Obstetric Fistula!🤰🏿 Obstetric fistula is a serious injury that can occur during childbirth. It's linked to one of the major causes of #maternalmortality: obstructed labour. 📢 Maternal health must be improved to #EndFistula! https://t.co/GO3jGyvZqW
— WHO African Region (@WHOAFRO) May 23, 2022

Today is International Day to End #ObstetricFistula Obstetric fistula is a serious injury that can occur during childbirth with the major cause being obstructed labour. Improving #MaternalHealth will help #EndFistula! https://t.co/gVly2mJfSe
— WHO Zimbabwe (@WHO_Zimbabwe) May 23, 2022

International Day to End Obstetric Fistula - May 23 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. https://t.co/mVkvvP8GSw
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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.