Breaking the silence: Honoring the legacy and struggle of obstetric fistula survivors

By The DO Staff

05.23.24

May 23 marks the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula, a global call to action to both support and empower the women affected by this devastating condition. Obstetric fistula is an abnormal opening between the vagina and either the bladder or the rectum, leading to constant leakage of urine or stool. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that each year, between 50,000 to 100,000 women are affected by this injury. More than 2 million people live with untreated obstetric fistulas in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa.

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