CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -May 23 is the United Nations’ (UN) International Day to End Obstetric Fistula, which promotes action towards treating and preventing obstetric fistula, a condition that affects many girls and women in developing countries.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Campaign, led by UNFPA, involves a wide range of partners and over 30 countries in Africa, Asia and the Arab States. Campaign launched in 2003 by UNFPA with partners, Campaign aims to make fistula as rare in the developing world as it is in the industrialised world.

Detailed explanation-3: -To that end, the theme of this year’s observance is “End Fistula Now: Invest in Quality Healthcare, Empower Communities!” Obstetric fistula is a development and public health issue, but it’s also a human rights issue, one that grants everyone the right to health and a life of dignity.

Detailed explanation-4: -There are different types of obstetric fistula. Rectovaginal fistula: Hole between birth canal and rectum. Urethrovaginal fistula: Hole between birth canal and urethra (carries urine from bladder out of the body) Ureterovaginal fistula: Hole between birth canal ureters (carry urine to bladder) and birth canal.

Detailed explanation-5: -It is estimated that more than 2 million young women live with untreated obstetric fistula in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa.