Meet Konjit, the new Dean of the Hamlin College of Midwives
Konjit is the Dean and Prevention Manager of the Hamlin College of Midwives. She shares her experiences during her first year in the role....
Konjit is the Dean and Prevention Manager of the Hamlin College of Midwives. She shares her experiences during her first year in the role....
Since opening in 2007, 256 Hamlin Midwives have graduated from The Hamlin College of Midwives and been deployed to rural areas. ...
The Hamlin College of Midwives is getting an upgrade to cater for more midwifery students. ...
We are thrilled to announce that the new class of passionate midwifery students have arrived at the Hamlin College of Midwives. The Hamlin College of Midwives welcomed 20 new students who are very excited about pursuing their four-year Bachelor of Science in Midwifery degree. The students had their induction and have started classes. Meanwhile, second and […]...
Dr Catherine Hamlin was determined not only to treat fistula but to prevent these childbirth injuries in the first place; that’s why she opened the Hamlin College of Midwives in 2007. The graduation of the first batch of Hamlin Midwives in 2011 was a proud moment for Catherine and the entire Hamlin Team; since then, […]...
The importance of ultrasound Ultrasound can literally save the lives of mothers and babies. It is something that we often take for granted here in Australia, but in Ethiopia this is a service that has hitherto been unavailable particularly in rural health centres. Imagine trying to look after a patient but not knowing if she […]...
“I felt so proud to share with the group the incredible work of the Hamlin prevention pillar. Our midwives, staff and students are passionate and world class.” – Emily A vision realised When Catherine and Reg first arrived in Ethiopia in 1959, their plan was to set up a midwifery school in Addis Ababa. But, […]...
Dr Catherine Hamlin has worked for almost 60 years to eradicate obstetric fistula in Ethiopia. She established the Hamlin College of Midwives in 2007 because she knew the only way to prevent childbirth injuries occurring in the first place was to ensure that mother’s-to-be had access to midwives. Ninety two students are currently studying at […]...
The expansion of the Hamlin College of Midwives will shortly be complete, offering more places for students and improved facilities....
Konjit has graduated from the Hamlin College of Midwives but she has more plans for her professional development....
As a member of the Board of Catherine Hamlin Fistula Foundation and Co-Head of the Global Women and Newborn Health Group at the Burnet Institute in Melbourne, I understand and strongly support the crucial importance of Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia’s continued efforts towards eradicating preventable childbirth injuries, including obstetric fistula, in Ethiopia. Every year, Hamlin Midwives […]...
Mahilet, a Hamlin Midwife Mentor explains why midwives are crucial. ...