FIGO shares the stories of Obstetric Fistula from Mrs Suku and Dr Ganesh Dangal from the remote area of Sarlahi, Nepal.

Ahead of International Day to End Obstetric Fistula, hear from Dr Kenny Raha and Bijoux from the DRC.

2 million women in low-resource settings have an obstetric fistula, and up to 100,000 develop one every year. Leaking urine and / or faeces and living in despair on the margins of their own life, only 1 in 50 will ever receive treatment.

Obstetric fistula surgery restores dignity and returns women to their community. Dr Abdirisak Hassan Artan, from Somalia, shares a story of a patient who 'got her life back from the dead.'

FIGO's Fistula Surgery Training Initiative puts the human rights of women suffering obstetric fistula first. Dr Fidèle Rakotoarivololona from Madagascar shares his story.  

Obstetric fistula is a preventable health problem and if it happens, a well-trained surgeon can often repair it. Dr Shukri Dahir, the first trained female surgeon in Somaliland, shares her story. 

Dr Bilquis Al-Jailani shares her story as a surgeon working to help women with obstetric fistula in a humanitarian crisis 

On World Refugee Day, FIGO hears from surgeon Dr. Sayeba Akhter, Bangladesh.

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has highlighted some of the steps it is taking to combat obstetric

Obstetric fistula is a devastating childbirth injury, and a neglected public health and human rights issue.

2 million women in low-resource settings have an obstetric fistula, and 100,000 develop one every year. Leaking urine and / or faeces and living in despair on the margins of their own life, only 1 in 50 will ever receive treatment.