Today, the 23 rd May 2017, is the fourth International Day to End Obstetric Fistula. The day was first observed by the UN in 2013, but fistula has been a silent death for generations for millions of ...

A fistula is an abnormal hole in the bowel or the bladder. A recto-urethral fistula is a hole between the urethra (urinary channel) and the rectum. This hole leads to leakage of urine into the rectum ...

What you need to know: Ambassador Hildigunnur Engilbertsdóttir, Head of Mission at the Embassy of Iceland, said obstetric fistula is a clear sign of gaps in health systems The Government of Iceland ...

Fistula is common in Somalia but stigma and lack of care means that many women continue to face shame and barriers to treatment. Clotilde Bigot reports.

The initiative targets vulnerable populations in Acholi, West Nile, Bukedi, Karamoja and Busoga, regions that continue to face deep-rooted gaps in access to reproductive health services.

Fistula surgery recovery takes time. After this type of outpatient surgery, a person will need rest before they can return to their usual activities. While a fistula can happen anywhere in the body, ...