International Day to End Obstetric Fistula

Nature has given women the unique gift of bearing a child. Giving birth is an occasion to bring joy to the families. It can be devastating if bringing forth new life results in compromising one's life. That is what happens when women go through obstetric fistula. May 23 is the observation of the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula. It aims to raise awareness about obstetric fistula. Thousands more occur every year.  Obstetric fistula is preventable and, importantly, is treatable. Spreading awareness is the need.