International Day of the Midwife 2017 Did you know that today is International Day of the Midwife? May 5th is a day for us to celebrate these wonderful health professionals and all the passion, love and life-saving medical support they provide to women giving birth. Each year 350,000 women around the world die due to […]...
Asnakech had two healthy daughters, she was not concerned about the possibility of complications during her third pregnancy. However, she faced a delivery more difficult than ever....
All of Mitike’s past deliveries had been at home without any problems so she never visited health facilities for her fourth pregnancy. Unfortunately, her delivery did not go to plan....
In September 2016, 25 new students commenced their four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Midwifery, at the Hamlin College of Midwives. Each student is provided a full scholarship, which is completely funded by generous donors to Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia. Donors like IMC – one of the world’s leading proprietary trading firms. IMC believes that businesses […]...
When Aregu became pregnant with her first child it was an exciting time for everyone. Her mother spent the last three months of the pregnancy in Aregu’s home, preparing for the new child....
On January 24, Dr Catherine Hamlin celebrated her 93rd birthday. The sun shone as Catherine’s loyal staff threw her a birthday party in the garden of the Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital. It was a day of celebration, laughter and cake eating! Catherine has dedicated nearly 60 years of her life to the women of Ethiopia. […]...
“If you have no leg, you can go with a crutch. If you are blind, somebody to help you around. For fistula, this is worse. Family, father, brother, mum, they can’t help but the patient themselves. This is myself, with my mother and sister, I would be ashamed, because when I get up, there might […]...
After delivering a stillborn baby after a 5 day labour, Bekelu was told she was lucky to be alive. She didn't feel lucky. She had lost her baby and suffered terrible injuries....
Meet Zenebe Mesfin, our hospital Chaplain. Zenebe is a member of Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia’s Rehabilitation and Reintegration team who work to help patients rebuild their confidence and return to their communities well equipped to start their lives anew. Zenebe and the team have developed a comprehensive program of patient care that they are constantly refining […]...
Thank you for your tremendous support this year in helping us work to achieve a world where childbirth injuries are a thing of the past. Without your support, these remarkable results could never have happened. We thank you and wish you a safe and happy Christmas. Carolyn Hardy, CEO, Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia (Australia)...
This year has been one of significant global developments. One thing that remains certain and consistent is the complete dedication of the staff, doctors and nurses at Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia. We exist to ensure that the team in Ethiopia can continue its mission of eradicating obstetric fistula from Ethiopia and ensuring the health and dignity […]...
Dear friends, family and partners, Christmas greetings to you all from Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia headquarters here in Addis Ababa. Dr Catherine Hamlin, our Board, staff and management all wish you a happy, blessed and wonderful Christmas season and new year. With your help this year, we provided compassionate, loving and tender care to thousands of […]...
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