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Meet our Clinical Team: Dr Zehara Sualih

Dr Zehara Sualih, Medical Director and Surgeon at Hamlin’s Metu Fistula Hospital Dr Zehara Sualih is the Medical Director and Surgeon at Hamlin’s Metu Fistula Hospital. A trained obstetrician and gynaecologist, she is a valued member of Hamlin’s Clinical Team. Dr Zehara joined Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia in January 2015, after previously working at the Metu […]...

January 6th, 2021 Read More

Mamitu’s Return to Surgery

In news direct from Addis Ababa, we are delighted to announce Mamitu Gashe’s return to surgery! Mamitu has been thriving, back in theatre. When she is not operating on fistula patients, Mamitu has been spending her time in the wards with patients. An excerpt from ‘Healing Lives’ The day after the final candlelit ceremony to […]...

December 15th, 2020 Read More

Hamlin’s Rehabilitation & Reintegration Program FY20

“To send women home to experience a normal life, after all they have suffered, is the greatest reward we can have.” – Dr Catherine Hamlin Rehabilitation Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia’s Rehabilitation and Reintegration centre, Desta Mender, embodies the Hamlin Model of Care, which is grounded in a fundamental respect for women with obstetric fistula injuries and […]...

December 10th, 2020 Read More

Hamlin’s Prevention Program FY20

“My dream is for a midwife in every village of Ethiopia.” – Dr Catherine Hamlin Prevention In FY20, Hamlin Midwives continued to prevent obstetric fistula and hundreds of maternal and neonatal deaths. They also support, nurture and empower women while sharing invaluable knowledge and building trusting networks, transforming entire communities in rural Ethiopia. The Prevention […]...

December 10th, 2020 Read More

Letter from Hamlin Midwife, Mahlet

“I believe midwifery is the answer – to put a well-trained midwife in every village would eradicate obstetric fistula.” – Dr Catherine Hamlin One Hamlin Midwife: Mahlet Dedicated and passionate about improving women’s lives, Hamlin Midwife Mahlet graduated in 2016 and started working at a Hamlin-supported midwifery clinic in Amarit, near her hometown.  Mahlet is one of […]...

December 10th, 2020 Read More

Hamlin’s Treatment Program FY20

“My dream is to eradicate obstetric fistula from Ethiopia. I won’t do this in my lifetime, but you can in yours.” – Dr Catherine Hamlin Treatment Obstetric fistula is a complex injury that requires special treatment and care. The physical and psychological consequences are both debilitating and heartbreaking. Yet, most fistula injuries can be repaired […]...

December 9th, 2020 Read More

Thank You Message from our CEO and Board

Thank you for your continued compassion As 2020 draws to a close, we reflect on an extraordinary year which saw the very sad passing of Dr Catherine Hamlin and the terrible impact of a global pandemic. We thank you for your continued compassion, love and trust in us. Mother Teresa once said: “Not all of […]...

December 9th, 2020 Read More

FIGO Update: Hamlin-trained Surgeons Making an Impact

Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia has a long history of training surgeons from around the world in best-practice fistula surgery techniques. Since the inception of Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia, surgeons visited Dr Catherine Hamlin to learn, and Hamlin surgeons travelled abroad to other medical facilities to provide training. Since 2014, Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia has provided this training in […]...

December 3rd, 2020 Read More
Catherine and Ruth

Hamlin Alumni: Ruth Kennedy on ‘Emaye’

Ruth Kennedy is a Scottish midwife who grew up in Brazil. Ruth first met Dr Catherine Hamlin in 1991. Below is the second in a series of blogs about her experience working with Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia. Our friendship developed from that first introduction. The delightful old-world afternoon tea that Catherine offered to those she favoured, […]...

December 3rd, 2020 Read More

Hamlin Treatment Impact: July-October 2020

The extraordinary medical professionals at Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia have made significant progress over the last few months, despite the enormous challenges they have faced. Their unwavering determination to continue Dr Catherine Hamlin’s work is an inspiration to all. Through the newly developed Treatment Dashboard, Hamlin’s Management and Clinical Teams are able to assess the efficacy […]...

November 26th, 2020 Read More