International Day to End Obstetric Fistula

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2021 Date	23 May 2021
2022 Date	23 May 2022

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International Day to End Obstetric Fistula in 2021

Sunday, 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 and PVI will be taking a walk against Fistula in Jalingo. We will also be sharing flyers (English and Hausa) on the streets and in churches within Jalingo to raise awareness about Fistula. https://t.co/WqSmPEPnUI
— Purple Voice Initiative (@PurpleVoice__) May 23, 2021

Today is the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula (IDEOF). This day was set up in 2013 as an annual call to action to help women w this devastating condition in some of the world's most undeserved contexts. #LeaveNoOneBehind, especially the most disadvantaged & neglected🌻 https://t.co/rPUmL7FcC9
— Gillian Slinger (@FistulaGillian) May 23, 2021

As we celebrate International day to End Obstetric Fistula today, note Uganda has one of the highest rates of obstetric fistula in the world. Be part of this journey by advocating to fight fistula in our communities. #EndFistula https://t.co/XULrpZ6nTl
— TERREWODE (@TERREWODEUGANDA) May 23, 2021

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International Day to End Obstetric Fistula Facts

The theme for International Day to End Obstetric Fistula in 2020 was End gender inequality! End health inequities! End Fistula now!
According to the UN, hundreds of thousands of women and girls in sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, the Arab region, and Latin America and the Caribbean are living with obstetric fistula.
The average cost of treatment for obstetric fistula is $600. Treatment typically includes surgery, post-operative care, and rehabilitation support.