Father Aldo Marchesini, a fistula surgeon and Catholic priest working in Mozambique for more than 40 years, received the Award at the UN headquarters in New York,
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.
Sharifa's life is forever changed. After suffering from an obstetric fistula for 20 years, she underwent a successful surgery
This edition provides an introduction into the issue of obstetric fistula.
On 23 May 2014, the world will observe the second annual International Day to End Obstetric Fistula.
Major fistula meetings in Uganda will bring together health professionals from around the world to discuss challenges and advances in the fight against fistula.
The report, recently released by UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, calls for systematic notification of fistula cases and the creation of national registers to ensure proper care, follow up and support for all fistula patients.