Afghanistan, May 24 -- United Nations Population Fund says Afghanistan is among the countries with the highest number of obstetric fistula cases globally, with thousands of women and girls living with the severe childbirth-related condition.
According to the UN agency, Afghanistan ranks fifth worldwide for obstetric fistula cases, affecting an estimated 15,000 women and girls across the country.
Obstetric fistula is a serious medical injury caused by prolonged or obstructed labor without proper healthcare, often leading to chronic pain, physical disability and social isolation.
UNFPA said prevention and treatment require access to maternal healthcare services, safe surgery and essential medical equipment, particularly in rural and unders...