- An obstetric fistula is a hole between the vagina and rectum or bladder that is caused by prolonged obstructed labour, leaving a woman incontinent of urine or faeces or both
- Approximately 1 million women and girls are currently living with Fistula
- Up to 7,000 women in Kenya develop Fistula each year
- The Kenyan government doesn’t current recognise Fistula as a maternity issue