Obstetric fistula is one of the most serious and tragic childbirth injuries. A hole between the birth canal and bladder and/or rectum, it is caused by prolonged, obstructed labour without access to timely, high-quality medical treatment.
In observance of this day, UNFPA PNG office explains the importance of knowing about the injury that birthing women face when either they give birth without the help of professionals or they arrive too late at a health care facility.
