Obstetric fistula stories and announcements
Watch as Dr. Mohan Chandra Regmi from Nepal speaks about obstetric fistula - a devastating condition that can have life-altering effects on a woman's physical and emotional well-being.
Watch the videoWatch as Dr. Mohan Chandra Regmi from Nepal speaks about obstetric fistula - a devastating condition that can have life-altering effects on a woman's physical and emotional well-being.
In the heart of Islamabad, Pakistan, a young woman named Sobia faced an unimaginable ordeal: obstetric fistula. This debilitating condition left her ostracized and hopeless, but her spirit remained unbroken. Join us as we share Sobia's incredible journey of survival, resilience, and the unwavering hope that led her to reclaim her life.
Watch the videoIn the heart of Islamabad, Pakistan, a young woman named Sobia faced an unimaginable ordeal: obstetric fistula. This debilitating condition left her ostracized and hopeless, but her spirit remained unbroken. Join us as we share Sobia's incredible journey of survival, resilience, and the unwavering hope that led her to reclaim her life.
This is the story of Adelia, a fistula survivor whose journey to healing highlights the devastating impact of this preventable childbirth injury. Through Adelia's experience, we witness the transformative power of timely medical intervention and the importance of supporting initiatives that ensure accessible and quality maternal healthcare to prevent and treat fistula.
Watch the videoThis is the story of Adelia, a fistula survivor whose journey to healing highlights the devastating impact of this preventable childbirth injury. Through Adelia's experience, we witness the transformative power of timely medical intervention and the importance of supporting initiatives that ensure accessible and quality maternal healthcare to prevent and treat fistula.
"I'm capable of everything" - An Obstetric Fistula Survivor's Journey in Mozambique #EndFistula
Watch the video"I'm capable of everything" - An Obstetric Fistula Survivor's Journey in Mozambique #EndFistula
Sahar survived a painful experience during the birth of her daughter, Sondos. She was then determined to be part of the solution so other women in her community don't experience the same pain.
Two thirds of all reproductive health facilities in Yemen stopped working since the start of the war. This leaves millions of Yemeni women vulnerable to increased rates of maternal mortality and morbidity.
Watch the videoSahar survived a painful experience during the birth of her daughter, Sondos. She was then determined to be part of the solution so other women in her community don't experience the same pain.
Two thirds of all reproductive health facilities in Yemen stopped working since the start of the war. This leaves millions of Yemeni women vulnerable to increased rates of maternal mortality and morbidity.
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"My grandchildren will play with me. I am clean. I can practice my faith. I can live" - A fistula surviver rejoices
Watch the video"My grandchildren will play with me. I am clean. I can practice my faith. I can live" - A fistula surviver rejoices
Fistula is a sad, shameful and isolated life of over two million women around the world.
Watch the videoFistula is a sad, shameful and isolated life of over two million women around the world.
The reportage from Afghanistan, Nepal and Pakistan highlights the efforts in treating fistula through stories of women who endured and overcame the condition.
Watch the videoThe reportage from Afghanistan, Nepal and Pakistan highlights the efforts in treating fistula through stories of women who endured and overcame the condition.
In Bangladesh and across the developing world, UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund supports efforts to repair obstetric fistula, a serious and tragic complication related to childbirth.
Watch the videoIn Bangladesh and across the developing world, UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund supports efforts to repair obstetric fistula, a serious and tragic complication related to childbirth.
A project in Tanzania is using cell phones to help women with fistula. "Mobile technology will be a game-changer in terms of health," says UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Osotimehin.
Watch the videoA project in Tanzania is using cell phones to help women with fistula. "Mobile technology will be a game-changer in terms of health," says UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Osotimehin.