We have introduced the Fistula Prevention project this year and in May, we intend to create awareness on social media about it and it prevention methods.
Each year between 50 000 to 100 000 women worldwide are affected by obstetric fistula, an abnormal opening between a woman’s genital tract and her urinary tract or rectum. The development of obstetric fistula is directly linked to one of the major causes of maternal mortality: obstructed labour.
Women who experience obstetric fistula suffer constant incontinence, shame, social segregation and health problems. It is estimated that more than 2 million young women live with untreated obstetric fistula in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa.
Obstetric fistula is preventable; it can largely be avoided by:
1.delaying the age of first pregnancy;
the cessation of harmful traditional practices; and
timely access to obstetric care.
2.Preventing and managing obstetric fistula contribute to the Sustainable Development Goal 3 of improving maternal health.