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 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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On International Day to End Obstetric Fistula, we stand with all survivors of this preventable childbirth injury. #2gether4SRHR supports the Fistula care centre in Lilongwe Malawi. 🚨End fistula now❗️ #EndFistulaDay @UNFPAMalawi @unwomenafrica https://t.co/7aR1K7UNEq
— UNFPA East and Southern Africa (@UNFPA_ESARO) May 23, 2022

Today is International Day to end obstetric fistula. Obstetric fistula is one of the most serious and tragic childbirth injuries. We must put an end to obstetric fistula as a critical step towards achieving the #SDGs ▶https://t.co/tygxSxq5eH https://t.co/ANY8o08hPN
— UN Lesotho (@UNLesotho) May 23, 2022

May 23 is International Day to End Obstetric Fistula. This childbirth injury can be debilitating and isolating. Meet Gisele, one of many women whose lives have been changed by a successful fistula repair onboard the #Africa Mercy: https://t.co/lzJcmYoyjt https://t.co/GLzCPdrGM3
— Mercy Ships South Africa (@MercyShipsSA) 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.