UNB, Dhaka :
The UNFPA has said obstetric fistula, a childbirth injury caused by prolonged, obstructed labour without prompt medical attention, is silently robbing millions of women and girls of their health, hope and dignity.
“The condition often leaves the woman with chronic incontinence and usually results in the death of the child,” said UNFPA Executive Director Dr Natalia Kanem in a statement marking the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula that falls on Thursday.
She said pregnancy and childbirth should be among the happiest of occasions in a woman’s life. “Unfortunately, this is not the case for many of the world’s poorest and most marginalised women.”
“Let us commit to putting the furthest behind first and ensuring human rights, well-being and dignity for all. UNFPA is committed to ending fistula within a generation, and we call upon the world to join us in this bold endeavor,” she said.
The UNFPA has said obstetric fistula, a childbirth injury caused by prolonged, obstructed labour without prompt medical attention, is silently robbing millions of women and girls of their health, hope and dignity.
“The condition often leaves the woman with chronic incontinence and usually results in the death of the child,” said UNFPA Executive Director Dr Natalia Kanem in a statement marking the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula that falls on Thursday.
She said pregnancy and childbirth should be among the happiest of occasions in a woman’s life. “Unfortunately, this is not the case for many of the world’s poorest and most marginalised women.”
“Let us commit to putting the furthest behind first and ensuring human rights, well-being and dignity for all. UNFPA is committed to ending fistula within a generation, and we call upon the world to join us in this bold endeavor,” she said.
