PNFWH is one of Pakistan’s leading fistula treatment and advocacy organizations, and one of the few consistently providing free, high‑quality surgical care. Its work spans clinical services, training, and community outreach.
Key contributions

•  Free fistula repair surgeries and compassionate post‑operative care, helping restore dignity and mobility to affected women.
• Nationwide outreach camps that identify hidden cases in remote areas and bring women to treatment centers.
• Training and mentoring surgeons, building Pakistan’s future workforce of skilled fistula repair specialists.
• Partnerships with UNFPA, Koohi Goth Hospital, and Fistula Foundation, expanding reach and strengthening national capacity.
•  Awareness and community education, helping women understand that fistula is treatable and not a curse or personal failing.

PNFWH’s impact is substantial: more than 12500 women have received free, life‑changing surgeries, and thousands more have been reached through awareness and referral etworks.

Pakistan has made progress in fistula care over the past 15 years, with PNFWH at the center of this improvement. However, several challenges remain:

• Many former fistula centers are no longer fully functional, reducing national capacity.
• A shortage of trained and willing surgeons continues to limit access to timely repair.
• Rising rates of iatrogenic fistula (caused by surgical errors during C‑sections or hysterectomies) highlight the need for better surgical training.
• Persistent gaps in emergency obstetric care mean women still face delays in receiving life‑saving interventions.

Despite these barriers, PNFWH’s model—combining treatment, training, and community engagement—continues to strengthen Pakistan’s ability to prevent and manage obstetric fistula.

Obstetric fistula is not just a medical condition; it is a marker of systemic inequality. Every repaired fistula represents:

• A woman regaining dignity and mobility
• A family restored
• A community educated
• A health system strengthened

PNFWH’s leadership ensures that Pakistan continues moving toward a future where no woman suffers from a preventable childbirth injury