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A child named Hamlin

When Biftu gave birth to a girl, she named her Hamlin in honour of the place where she received care and compassion....

February 17th, 2025 Read More

Your questions answered: what is pelvic organ prolapse?

In the latest instalment of our Clinical Conversations series, Dr Bitew Abebe, medical director and surgeon at Hamlin’s Bahir Dar Fistula Hospital, explains the causes and impacts of pelvic organ prolapse. What is pelvic organ prolapse? Pelvic organ prolapse is the downward displacement of the pelvic organ organs, such as the uterus or bladder, due to […]...

January 20th, 2025 Read More
Hamlin Adventure trip participants at the Hospital by the River in Ethiopia

Visit extraordinary Ethiopia with us in 2025 and 2026

Have you ever thought about visiting the hospital by the river? Why not join us for the adventure of a lifetime to Ethiopia? Our 13-day small group trips are the perfect way to explore this extraordinary country, with a Hamlin representative and an expert local tour guide ensuring you enjoy the best possible travel experience. […]...

January 6th, 2025 Read More

Hamlin Midwives are saving lives

Hamlin Midwives save the lives of thousands of mothers and babies every year and prevent countless obstetric fistulas. They are the key to eradicating obstetric fistula in Ethiopia. “If these poor women who come to us had only had access to a trained midwife early in labour they would have recognised something was wrong and […]...

January 6th, 2025 Read More
Addis Ababa Hospital

Etch in Memory

Giving in memory is a powerful way to cherish the special memories of your loved one whilst helping to restore the health and dignity of women in Ethiopia who have suffered terrible childbirth injuries. Why not recognise your loved one by etching their name on a plaque that’s added to our dedicated In Loving Memory […]...

January 6th, 2025 Read More