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International Women’s Day 2022: Break the bias on fistula
As part of International Women’s Day 2022, Hamlin is reflecting on the importance of breaking the bias that obstetric fistula patients face....
March 27th, 2023
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Celebrating Hamlin Midwives on International Day of the Midwife
5 May, is the International Day of the Midwife and 2022 marks the 100 year anniversary of the International Confederation of Midwives!...
March 27th, 2023
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Hamlin Impact Report: January- April 2022
Here at the Catherine Hamlin Fistula Foundation, we have been seeing incredible progress towards the fight to end fistula....
June 6th, 2022
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Celebrating Hamlin Midwives on International Day of the Midwife 2022
5 May, is the International Day of the Midwife and 2022 marks the 100 year anniversary of the International Confederation of Midwives!...
May 5th, 2022
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How Zigiju Regained Her Strength
Zigiju never could have imagined that as an adult, obstetric fistula, a preventable childbirth injury, would confine her to the edges of her community and take away her mobility for 16 years....
March 14th, 2022
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International Women’s Day 2022: Break the bias on fistula
As part of International Women’s Day 2022, Hamlin is reflecting on the importance of breaking the bias that obstetric fistula patients face....
March 4th, 2022
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Save the Date for the Celebrating Catherine High Tea
Save the date for a special Celebrating Catherine High Tea at The Gardens on Forest on Sunday 19th February 2023....
January 4th, 2022
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Hamlin’s Prevention Program FY21
“Midwifery, I believe, is the answer – to put a well-trained midwife in every village would soon eradicate obstetric fistula.” – Dr Catherine Hamlin Fistula prevention in FY21 Hamlin Midwives play an essential role in preventing obstetric fistula injuries and saving the lives of hundreds of mothers and babies every year. Based in more than […]...
December 20th, 2021
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Hamlin’s Rehabilitation and Reintegration Program FY21
“They are all precious to me. For every patient that comes to us we try to give them all the love, care and expertise that we have to help them to get better and back to a normal life.” – Dr Catherine Hamlin Rehabilitation and reintegration in FY21 The team at Hamlin’s Rehabilitation and Reintegration […]...
December 20th, 2021
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Hamlin’s Treatment Program FY21
“To be able to train dedicated young doctors and midwives is marvellous for me and my loyal staff, especially as they become enthusiastic about helping these poor women. It gives me confidence that the eradication of obstetric fistula can be achieved.” – Dr Catherine Hamlin Treatment in FY21 The physical and psychological consequences of obstetric […]...
December 20th, 2021
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A Thank You Message from our CEO and Board
A heartfelt thanks The last 12 months have been challenging and through it all our team at Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia continued to work towards Dr Catherine Hamlin’s vision of eradicating obstetric fistula in Ethiopia, providing surgical treatment and care for the world’s most vulnerable women. Thank you for supporting them. You reached deep and showed […]...
December 20th, 2021
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Midwifery Student Rahmet is Learning How to Prevent Fistulas
For the past four years, Rahmet has been learning how to deliver babies and manage maternal health for women in remote Ethiopian communities. In the process, she has been learning how to save lives and prevent obstetric fistula injuries. Rahmet is now in the final year of her Bachelor of Science in Midwifery degree and […]...
December 6th, 2021
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