May 23 passed. The issue didn’t. 💜
500,000+ women and girls are still living with obstetric fistula — preventable, treatable, and caused by delays in maternal care.
Keep talking. Keep advocating. Keep pushing for safe, timely healthcare.
#EndFistula #MaternalHealth #GlobalHealth
500,000+ women and girls are still living with obstetric fistula — preventable, treatable, and caused by delays in maternal care.
Keep talking. Keep advocating. Keep pushing for safe, timely healthcare.
#EndFistula #MaternalHealth #GlobalHealth
May 24, 2026 at 3:03 PM
May 23 passed. The issue didn’t. 💜
500,000+ women and girls are still living with obstetric fistula — preventable, treatable, and caused by delays in maternal care.
Keep talking. Keep advocating. Keep pushing for safe, timely healthcare.
#EndFistula #MaternalHealth #GlobalHealth
500,000+ women and girls are still living with obstetric fistula — preventable, treatable, and caused by delays in maternal care.
Keep talking. Keep advocating. Keep pushing for safe, timely healthcare.
#EndFistula #MaternalHealth #GlobalHealth
6 out of 10 births in #Somalia happen without a doctor, increasing the risk of obstetric fistula and leaving women isolated.
Learn how @unfpa.org is offering life-changing, free surgery to restore hope and dignity: https://unf.pa/hth
📰 UN News
#EndFistula
Learn how @unfpa.org is offering life-changing, free surgery to restore hope and dignity: https://unf.pa/hth
📰 UN News
#EndFistula
Healing the hidden wounds of childbirth
In Somalia, where six out of ten births take place without a doctor, childbirth is often a matter of survival.
unf.pa
November 23, 2025 at 6:38 PM
6 out of 10 births in #Somalia happen without a doctor, increasing the risk of obstetric fistula and leaving women isolated.
Learn how @unfpa.org is offering life-changing, free surgery to restore hope and dignity: https://unf.pa/hth
📰 UN News
#EndFistula
Learn how @unfpa.org is offering life-changing, free surgery to restore hope and dignity: https://unf.pa/hth
📰 UN News
#EndFistula
Another successful fistula closure. Surgery is hope, not just science.
#FistulaAwareness #BreakTheSilence #EndObstetricFistula#HealthForAll #EndFistula
#fistulasurgery
#FistulaAwareness #BreakTheSilence #EndObstetricFistula#HealthForAll #EndFistula
#fistulasurgery
June 18, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Another successful fistula closure. Surgery is hope, not just science.
#FistulaAwareness #BreakTheSilence #EndObstetricFistula#HealthForAll #EndFistula
#fistulasurgery
#FistulaAwareness #BreakTheSilence #EndObstetricFistula#HealthForAll #EndFistula
#fistulasurgery
“Every woman has the right to give birth safely and to thrive, in dignity, throughout her life.”
Yes, Ms. Diene Keita! Obstetric fistula is completely preventable and eliminating it is within our reach.
See how @unfpa.org is working to #EndFistula: http://unf.pa/cef
Yes, Ms. Diene Keita! Obstetric fistula is completely preventable and eliminating it is within our reach.
See how @unfpa.org is working to #EndFistula: http://unf.pa/cef
May 26, 2026 at 7:36 PM
“Every woman has the right to give birth safely and to thrive, in dignity, throughout her life.”
Yes, Ms. Diene Keita! Obstetric fistula is completely preventable and eliminating it is within our reach.
See how @unfpa.org is working to #EndFistula: http://unf.pa/cef
Yes, Ms. Diene Keita! Obstetric fistula is completely preventable and eliminating it is within our reach.
See how @unfpa.org is working to #EndFistula: http://unf.pa/cef
⚠️ Obstetric fistula is one of the most serious and tragic childbirth injuries.
But up to 95% of vaginal fistula can be closed surgically.
See what @unfpa.org—the #UnitedNations sexual and reproductive health agency—is doing to #EndFistula"https://unf.pa/efq" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">dFistula: https://unf.pa/efq
But up to 95% of vaginal fistula can be closed surgically.
See what @unfpa.org—the #UnitedNations sexual and reproductive health agency—is doing to #EndFistula"https://unf.pa/efq" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">dFistula: https://unf.pa/efq
September 1, 2025 at 6:50 PM
⚠️ Obstetric fistula is one of the most serious and tragic childbirth injuries.
But up to 95% of vaginal fistula can be closed surgically.
See what @unfpa.org—the #UnitedNations sexual and reproductive health agency—is doing to #EndFistula"https://unf.pa/efq" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">dFistula: https://unf.pa/efq
But up to 95% of vaginal fistula can be closed surgically.
See what @unfpa.org—the #UnitedNations sexual and reproductive health agency—is doing to #EndFistula"https://unf.pa/efq" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">dFistula: https://unf.pa/efq
Today is the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula.
Fistula is a devastating childbirth injury caused by prolonged obstructed labor. It's preventable & treatable with improved obstetric care. #IDEOF #IDEOF2025 #endfistula
Learn more: fistulafoundation.org
Fistula is a devastating childbirth injury caused by prolonged obstructed labor. It's preventable & treatable with improved obstetric care. #IDEOF #IDEOF2025 #endfistula
Learn more: fistulafoundation.org
May 23, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Today is the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula.
Fistula is a devastating childbirth injury caused by prolonged obstructed labor. It's preventable & treatable with improved obstetric care. #IDEOF #IDEOF2025 #endfistula
Learn more: fistulafoundation.org
Fistula is a devastating childbirth injury caused by prolonged obstructed labor. It's preventable & treatable with improved obstetric care. #IDEOF #IDEOF2025 #endfistula
Learn more: fistulafoundation.org
pls watch, share and donate if you can🙏🏾📿🙏🏾 huge funding cuts deeply
impacted @imrorg.bsky.social partners and we're stepping up training and services to ensure women with fistula and birth injuries get the care they need #endfistula
impacted @imrorg.bsky.social partners and we're stepping up training and services to ensure women with fistula and birth injuries get the care they need #endfistula
No woman should have to give birth without proper medical care. A few months ago, IMR sent a medical trip to Pakistan to provide life-changing surgeries and training where it’s needed most. Help us make a difference - donate today. Link in bio.
March 27, 2025 at 1:22 AM
pls watch, share and donate if you can🙏🏾📿🙏🏾 huge funding cuts deeply
impacted @imrorg.bsky.social partners and we're stepping up training and services to ensure women with fistula and birth injuries get the care they need #endfistula
impacted @imrorg.bsky.social partners and we're stepping up training and services to ensure women with fistula and birth injuries get the care they need #endfistula
Public Notice 🗣️📢
The Ministry of Health and Child Care, along with its partners, will provide free treatment for women with obstetric fistula at Mashoko Christian Hospital in Bikita, Masvingo, from 3 November 2025 to 14 November 2025.
Spread the message!
#EndFistula #RestoreDignity
The Ministry of Health and Child Care, along with its partners, will provide free treatment for women with obstetric fistula at Mashoko Christian Hospital in Bikita, Masvingo, from 3 November 2025 to 14 November 2025.
Spread the message!
#EndFistula #RestoreDignity
November 3, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Public Notice 🗣️📢
The Ministry of Health and Child Care, along with its partners, will provide free treatment for women with obstetric fistula at Mashoko Christian Hospital in Bikita, Masvingo, from 3 November 2025 to 14 November 2025.
Spread the message!
#EndFistula #RestoreDignity
The Ministry of Health and Child Care, along with its partners, will provide free treatment for women with obstetric fistula at Mashoko Christian Hospital in Bikita, Masvingo, from 3 November 2025 to 14 November 2025.
Spread the message!
#EndFistula #RestoreDignity
Teamwork is the only way #safesurgery happens, from the cleaners, sterilizers, nurses and all who interact with our patients- from the they enter hospital doors to their discharge home. #Gambia #endfistula
October 19, 2024 at 12:52 PM
Teamwork is the only way #safesurgery happens, from the cleaners, sterilizers, nurses and all who interact with our patients- from the they enter hospital doors to their discharge home. #Gambia #endfistula
For obstetric fistula surgeons who plan to attend our ISOFS(intl society of ob fistula surgeons) conference in Dhaka in Dec, here’s a link to register! As the US/Europe rep to ExecCo, happy to answer any questions- pls reach out! #endfistula
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Registration for ISOFS Conference Dhaka Bangladesh 2024
Please fill in the below required informations.
You will receive further informations from the Conference Secretariat.
For all registrations sent in before August 31st the lower fee will be charged.
...
docs.google.com
August 28, 2024 at 1:20 AM
For obstetric fistula surgeons who plan to attend our ISOFS(intl society of ob fistula surgeons) conference in Dhaka in Dec, here’s a link to register! As the US/Europe rep to ExecCo, happy to answer any questions- pls reach out! #endfistula
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
As international medical orgs plan future in-person member meetings, this is a good resource to have. Glad to see the upcoming ISOFS (Intl Society of Fistula Surgeons) mtg in Dhaka is in a friendly country! #endfistula
August 27, 2024 at 12:34 PM
As international medical orgs plan future in-person member meetings, this is a good resource to have. Glad to see the upcoming ISOFS (Intl Society of Fistula Surgeons) mtg in Dhaka is in a friendly country! #endfistula
Dr. Igor Vaz, Mozambique dropping pearls of ureteric injury wisdom #endfistula
August 22, 2024 at 3:35 PM
Dr. Igor Vaz, Mozambique dropping pearls of ureteric injury wisdom #endfistula
🤔 #DidYouKnow that up to 95% of vaginal fistula can be closed surgically?
With increased support, we can prevent this devastating childbirth injury.
Join @unfpa.org —the UN sexual and reproductive health agency—in spreading the word to help #EndFistula: unf.pa/cef
With increased support, we can prevent this devastating childbirth injury.
Join @unfpa.org —the UN sexual and reproductive health agency—in spreading the word to help #EndFistula: unf.pa/cef
May 23, 2025 at 12:22 PM
🤔 #DidYouKnow that up to 95% of vaginal fistula can be closed surgically?
With increased support, we can prevent this devastating childbirth injury.
Join @unfpa.org —the UN sexual and reproductive health agency—in spreading the word to help #EndFistula: unf.pa/cef
With increased support, we can prevent this devastating childbirth injury.
Join @unfpa.org —the UN sexual and reproductive health agency—in spreading the word to help #EndFistula: unf.pa/cef
May 23rd is the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula #IDEOF
Since our founding, we've been dedicated to training the next generation of fistula surgeons in the countries where obstetric fistula is endemic. Prioritizing a local surgeon's training drives our commitment. #endfistula
Since our founding, we've been dedicated to training the next generation of fistula surgeons in the countries where obstetric fistula is endemic. Prioritizing a local surgeon's training drives our commitment. #endfistula
May 24, 2025 at 2:31 AM
May 23rd is the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula #IDEOF
Since our founding, we've been dedicated to training the next generation of fistula surgeons in the countries where obstetric fistula is endemic. Prioritizing a local surgeon's training drives our commitment. #endfistula
Since our founding, we've been dedicated to training the next generation of fistula surgeons in the countries where obstetric fistula is endemic. Prioritizing a local surgeon's training drives our commitment. #endfistula
you can support her race to raise funds for our fistula surgery programs at the link in our bio! #endfistula
March 14, 2025 at 2:19 AM
you can support her race to raise funds for our fistula surgery programs at the link in our bio! #endfistula
🚨 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝗴 𝗼𝗺 𝗢𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝘁𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗲̈𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻
🙏 Bedankt Dr. Dolores Nembuzu, bedankt voor al deze overlevenden! azv.be/actualiteit/...
#TogetherWeCare4Healthcare #Healthforall #endfistula
🙏 Bedankt Dr. Dolores Nembuzu, bedankt voor al deze overlevenden! azv.be/actualiteit/...
#TogetherWeCare4Healthcare #Healthforall #endfistula
Dolores Nembuzu over de relatie tussen arts en patiënt: "Mijn patiënten noemen mij mama” - Artsen Zonder Vakantie
Dolores heeft reeds verschillende verantwoordelijke functies bekleed in de Democratische Republiek Congo. Zo was ze directrice van het ziekenhuis ‘Saint Joseph’ in Kinshasa, hoofd van de voortgezette…
azv.be
May 23, 2025 at 9:30 AM
🚨 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝗴 𝗼𝗺 𝗢𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝘁𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗲̈𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻
🙏 Bedankt Dr. Dolores Nembuzu, bedankt voor al deze overlevenden! azv.be/actualiteit/...
#TogetherWeCare4Healthcare #Healthforall #endfistula
🙏 Bedankt Dr. Dolores Nembuzu, bedankt voor al deze overlevenden! azv.be/actualiteit/...
#TogetherWeCare4Healthcare #Healthforall #endfistula
𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲́𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹'𝗲́𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗲 𝗹𝗮 𝗳𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗲́𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲
🙏Merci Dr. Dolores Nembuzu, merci pour toutes ces survivantes ! azv.be/fr/actualite...
#TogetherWeCare4Healthcare #Healthforall #endfistula
🙏Merci Dr. Dolores Nembuzu, merci pour toutes ces survivantes ! azv.be/fr/actualite...
#TogetherWeCare4Healthcare #Healthforall #endfistula
Dolorès Nembuzu se livre sur la relation médecin-patient : « Mes patientes m’appellent maman » - Artsen Zonder Vakantie
Dolores a occupé plusieurs postes à responsabilité en RDC. Elle a été notamment directrice de l’hôpital Saint-Joseph de Kinshasa, responsable de la formation continue au BDOM de Kinshasa et…
azv.be
May 23, 2025 at 9:28 AM
𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲́𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹'𝗲́𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗲 𝗹𝗮 𝗳𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗲́𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲
🙏Merci Dr. Dolores Nembuzu, merci pour toutes ces survivantes ! azv.be/fr/actualite...
#TogetherWeCare4Healthcare #Healthforall #endfistula
🙏Merci Dr. Dolores Nembuzu, merci pour toutes ces survivantes ! azv.be/fr/actualite...
#TogetherWeCare4Healthcare #Healthforall #endfistula
Participants at the EP #endFistula event have just watched this powerful film@EndFistula @hildevautmans @UNFPA
bit.ly/1HNG1ty
bit.ly/1HNG1ty
Suffering in Silence: Obstetric Fistula in Asia | NOOR Film
© NOOR Film A NOOR Film Production Synopsis: Obstetric fistula is a devastating medical condition resulting from complicated childbirths. In most…
t.co
January 13, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Participants at the EP #endFistula event have just watched this powerful film@EndFistula @hildevautmans @UNFPA
bit.ly/1HNG1ty
bit.ly/1HNG1ty
Delay is seeking help is a crucial factor in poor fistula outcomes - Prof. Dirk De Ridder (fistula surgeon) @EndFistula #endFistula @UNFPA
January 13, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Delay is seeking help is a crucial factor in poor fistula outcomes - Prof. Dirk De Ridder (fistula surgeon) @EndFistula #endFistula @UNFPA
Many women with fistula die by suicide - Prof. Dirk De Ridder (fistula surgeon) #endFistula @UNFPA @hildevautmans
January 13, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Many women with fistula die by suicide - Prof. Dirk De Ridder (fistula surgeon) #endFistula @UNFPA @hildevautmans
Difficult memories of seeing women suffering from #fistula on my visits to Africa still stay with me. We must #endFistula -@hildevautmans
January 13, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Difficult memories of seeing women suffering from #fistula on my visits to Africa still stay with me. We must #endFistula -@hildevautmans
Our #endFistula event with @UNFPA hosted by MEP @hildevautmans is about to begin in the European Parliament! @EndFistula
January 13, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Our #endFistula event with @UNFPA hosted by MEP @hildevautmans is about to begin in the European Parliament! @EndFistula
MEP @hildevautmans writes in @EurActiv on how to #endFistula. @ALDEgroup @WomenDeliver @UNFPA
bit.ly/1En81Q5
bit.ly/1En81Q5
January 13, 2025 at 12:08 PM
MEP @hildevautmans writes in @EurActiv on how to #endFistula. @ALDEgroup @WomenDeliver @UNFPA
bit.ly/1En81Q5
bit.ly/1En81Q5
It is a grave injustice that fistula continues to be so destructive in poor countries -MEP @hildevautmans #endFistula
bit.ly/1En81Q5
bit.ly/1En81Q5
Fistula is continuing to destroy lives in the developing world
The EU can play a major role in ending the devastation of fistula for many of the world’s most marginalised women and girls, writes Hilde Vautmans.
t.co
January 13, 2025 at 12:08 PM
It is a grave injustice that fistula continues to be so destructive in poor countries -MEP @hildevautmans #endFistula
bit.ly/1En81Q5
bit.ly/1En81Q5
#internationaldaytoendobstetricfistula, May 23
#obstetricfistula = a hole between the birth canal and bladder or rectum, caused by prolonged,obstructed labour without access to timely,high-quality medical treatment...
@who.int @un.org #unitednations @unfpa.org #unfpa #un #endfistula #fistula #women
#obstetricfistula = a hole between the birth canal and bladder or rectum, caused by prolonged,obstructed labour without access to timely,high-quality medical treatment...
@who.int @un.org #unitednations @unfpa.org #unfpa #un #endfistula #fistula #women
May 23, 2025 at 9:08 AM
#internationaldaytoendobstetricfistula, May 23
#obstetricfistula = a hole between the birth canal and bladder or rectum, caused by prolonged,obstructed labour without access to timely,high-quality medical treatment...
@who.int @un.org #unitednations @unfpa.org #unfpa #un #endfistula #fistula #women
#obstetricfistula = a hole between the birth canal and bladder or rectum, caused by prolonged,obstructed labour without access to timely,high-quality medical treatment...
@who.int @un.org #unitednations @unfpa.org #unfpa #un #endfistula #fistula #women