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Emnet lost her baby – and almost her own life – during childbirth.
She was left paralysed, incontinent and grief stricken…until someone like YOU restored her life.
Emnet spent five months at Hamlin’s Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital receiving physiotherapy, emotional support and nutritious meals before she was strong enough for fistula repair surgery.
Catherine tirelessly ensured every woman like Emnet received loving care and holistic treatment to heal from the trauma of obstetric fistula.
More Ethiopian women are in urgent need of your support to restore their health and dignity.
Every gift counts. Please give whatever you can now.
Catherine’s Hamlin Model of Care restored Emnet’s health and dignity
Dr Catherine Hamlin was an inspirational humanitarian. Known as Emaye (Mother in Amharic), she cared deeply for every woman suffering the horrific effects of obstetric fistula in Ethiopia.
The emotional and psychological effects are as devastating as the physical injury. Humiliated, ostracised and left to survive with no income, for most women a fistula is a fate worse than death.
Catherine believed that holistic treatment and personalised care were critical to a woman’s recovery.
The Hamlin Model of Care was pioneered by Catherine 65 years ago. It encompasses every aspect of a woman’s healing. Today, it is the world’s leading approach to treating obstetric fistula.
Emnet’s story epitomises the Hamlin Model of Care. After five months of holistic treatment and care, Emnet is now back at home with her health, dignity and independence restored.
This is Catherine’s legacy.
“We don’t just treat a hole in the bladder, we treat the whole patient with love and tender care.”
– Dr Catherine Hamlin
“I got cured. My legs walk normal. I am ready to go home beautiful. I always thank them [Hamlin staff] for the rest of my life”. -Emnet
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