International Day to End Obstetric Fistula

http://www.un.org/en/events/endfistuladay/

International Day to End Obstetric Fistula

Million women are living with this injury worldwide 50,000 to 100,000 new cases each year The average cost of fistula treatment is just $300 Obstetric fistula is one of the most serious and tragic injuries that can occur during childbirth. It is a hole between the...

FORWARD (Foundation for Women’s Health Research and Development)

http://www.forwarduk.org.uk/

Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in Uganda

Documentary, Health, Safety, Short < 10m, Video

In Uganda, members and fellows of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists are supporting the development of the health system in a number of ways. This support ranges from developing systems and processes, training local health professionals, and...

Campaign to End Fistula

http://www.endfistula.org/

Fighting fistula : From village to hospital in rural Ethiopia

Documentary, Health, Short < 10m

Bossena, Birtukan and Agegneush were suffering from obstetric fistula. Contrary to the 2 to 3 million women still waiting for fistula treatment, these three Ethiopian women were able to access surgery to repair the fistula. This video takes place in Ethiopia,...