International Day to End Obstetric Fistula observed on May 23 with the theme Ending Fistula by 2030: Act Now!

Exam-focused facts from the 27 May 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

International Day to End Obstetric Fistula is observed annually on May 23 to raise awareness about a severe childbirth injury affecting women.
The theme for the year 2024 is Ending Fistula by 2030: Act Now!
The initiative was launched in 2003 by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) to address childbirth-related fistulas.
The United Nations (UN) officially recognised the day in 2013 to highlight the significance of eradicating this preventable condition.
Obstetric fistula is a condition caused by prolonged, obstructed labour that results in an abnormal passage between the vagina and the bladder or rectum.