USAID Recognizes International Day To End Obstetric Fistula, Highlights Story Of Survivor, Advocate

USAID: Justine’s Fresh Start
In recognition of the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula, which takes place annually on May 23, USAID highlights the story of a woman who underwent fistula repair surgery and now raises awareness in her community about fistula, the importance of giving birth in a facility, and healthy timing and spacing of pregnancies (May 2019).

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