International Day to End Obstetric Fistula in 2024

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International Day to End Obstetric Fistula in

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Updated 24 May 2024 at 4:03 am

#FistulaDay:Today joins the world to commemorate the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula. Theme:«Breaking the cycle:Preventing Fistula Worldwide.» A lot can be done to #EndFistula. According to UNFPA ED Show more Dr. Justin Koffi and 9 others
— UNFPACameroon (@UNFPACameroon) May 23, 2024

Today is the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula This #EndFistulaDay, we recommit to supporting all efforts dedicated to ending this devastating yet preventable condition. We can #EndFistula in by 2030 Show more EndFistula and 2 others
— UNFPA The Gambia (@UNFPATheGambia) May 23, 2024

Beyond Zero Initiative Joins Major Partners in Marking International Day to End Obstetric Fistula MAKUENI, May 23, 2024: The @BeyondZeroKenya Initiative today joined the Ministry of Health, the County Government of Makueni, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Jhpiego,… Show more Makueni County Government and 2 others
— Office of the 4th President of Kenya. (@4thPresidentKE) May 23, 2024

Today is International Day to End #ObstetricFistula Behind every case of obstetric fistula is a story of stigma, shame & rejection. No woman should suffer needlessly from a preventable childbirth injury. Be part of the solution to Show more endfistula.org Some problems don't have an answer - this one does
— UNFPA Zimbabwe (@UNFPA_Zimbabwe) May 23, 2024

Today is International Day to End Obstetric Fistula. Empowerment is key. Untreated obstetric fistula complications may lead to disabilities. Join @UNFPA and partners to ensure tailored SRHR services for all women, regardless of ability. Show more UNFPA South Sudan and 9 others
— Maureen Hirwa (@MaureenHirwa) May 23, 2024

Country Representative of UNFPA Ghana, @OchanWilfred , advocates for Ghanaian partners to continue investing to eliminate Obstetric Fistula in Ghana through health system strengthening efforts. *2024 INTERNATIONAL DAY TO END Show more
— UNFPA Ghana (@UNFPAGhana) May 23, 2024

Every life matters! No woman should lose her health and, as a result, suffer shame, segregation, or even death while bringing new life into the world. This is not the case for a lot of Nigerian women, as Nigeria records 13,000 new cases of Show more
— Invictus Africa (@InvictusAfrica) May 23, 2024

Globally, 500,000 women and girls still live with obstetrics fistula, with an estimated number of between 711 & 1352 new cases occurring each year in Ghana (2015). Join @UNFPAGhana and partners to promote action towards the prevention and management of Show more Ministry of Health, Ghana and Ghana Health Service
— UNinGhana (@UNinGhana) May 23, 2024

As designated by the United Nations General Assembly, the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula is observed every year on May 23. This year’s theme for the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula is Breaking the Cycle: Preventing Fistula Worldwide. Show more
— UNFPA Tanzania (@UNFPATanzania) May 23, 2024

"On this International Day to End #ObstetricFistula, we must recognize that survivors ... are not mere statistics; they are individuals whose lives and dignity demand urgent action and investment." Read the full OP-ED of our Regional Director Show more
— UNFPA WCARO (@UNFPA_WCARO) May 23, 2024

International Day to End Obstetric Fistula in 2024

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.