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World Fistula Day: Causes, Prevention, and Care | Kalkaal Hospital

Obstetric fistula is a childbirth injury caused by prolonged, obstructed labour without timely emergency care. It leads to chronic incontinence and severe social harm, yet it is preventable and treatable. World Fistula Day is marked on 23 May to drive action. What you learn in this video • What obstetric fistula is, and why prolonged, obstructed labour leads to injury. • How prevention works, skilled birth attendance, timely referral, and Caesarean section when needed. • The global picture, tens of thousands of new cases each year, mostly where access to quality maternity care is limited. • Dignified, respectful maternity care and informed consent, before, during, and after birth. • Treatment options, surgical repair, counselling, and rehabilitation pathways. How you can act today • Plan your birth in a facility with skilled professionals. • Attend antenatal visits, know danger signs, and seek care immediately if labour stalls. • Support girls’ education and delay early marriage and early pregnancy. World Health Organization • Share this video to increase awareness on 23 May. Kalkaal Hospital services • Antenatal and delivery care with emergency obstetric support. • Postnatal follow up, continence care, and referral for fistula repair where appropriate. • Confidential counselling for women and families. Need care or advice • Visit www.kh4j.so • Call our help line: 4488