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2021

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the theme of the 2021 International Day to End Obstetric Fistula?
A
Leaving no one behind:Let us commit to ending fisula now!
B
End gender inequality! End health inequities!
C
Hope, healing, and dignity for all
D
Women’s rights are human rights! End fistula now!
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Women’s rights are human rights! End fistula now!

Detailed explanation-2: -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-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: -Obstetric fistula is a hole in the birth canal caused by obstructed labour.

Detailed explanation-5: -Rectovaginal fistula represented 1% to 8% of cases; vesicovaginal fistula made up 79% to 100% of cases, and combined vesico and rectovaginal fistula represented 1% to 23% of cases (Table 2).

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