For her 96th birthday this year, Catherine has one wish: to upgrade and stock urgently needed new equipment for Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia’s five regional hospitals. These hospitals were created to reach and treat as many women as possible. When Australian obstetrician-gynaecologists Drs Reg and Catherine Hamlin first encountered an obstetric fistula patient in 1959, they […]...
At 39 years of age, Dr Biniyam Sirak is one of the youngest surgeons at Hamlin’s Yirgalem Fistula Hospital. Inspired by Dr Catherine Hamlin‘s altruism, Biniyam is one of the most passionate members of Team Hamlin. Like so many talented Ethiopians, Biniyam was drawn to working with Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia because of its commitment to […]...
Pioneering best practice is not a new phenomenon at Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia. On 28th March 2019, an innovative, high-quality maternity waiting area in the Amarit Government Health Centre was officially inaugurated. A new initiative Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia constructed the new waiting area as part of its prevention program; the space can accommodate 10 pregnant women […]...
You have made a tangible difference This was a milestone year for Dr Catherine Hamlin. We celebrated her 95th birthday, as well as the 60th anniversary of her arrival in Ethiopia. For Catherine’s Birthday Appeal, Australian supporters had the opportunity to donate directly to some special projects at Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia. One of these projects […]...
Read this wonderful article written by the Australian Physiotherapy Association about Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia’s physiotherapy program for fistula patients. First published on June 3, 2019 in the APA InMotion Publication, by Melissa Mitchell. Read about Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia’s latest Physiotherapy Project here. Restoring Dignity and Hope with Rehabilitation Physiotherapy rehabilitation is a critical element in […]...
Obstetric fistula – a heartbreaking reality For many women in developing countries, obstetric fistula is a heartbreaking reality, severe in both its physical and emotional effects. Obstetric fistula is a major public health issue, affecting more than 2 million women around the world. It is endemic among women living in poor rural contexts in many […]...
In the 2018 financial year, we came several steps closer to achieving Dr Catherine Hamlin’s dream – and yours – of a fistula-free Ethiopia. Here’s a quick rundown of achievements in Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia’s three program areas: Treatment, Prevention and Rehabilitation, plus what we need to do next. These remarkable […]...
Most people know Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia for the important, life-changing care they provide to fistula survivors. But did you know that every year medical practitioners from all around the world travel to Ethiopia to train under the guidance of Hamlin surgeons? Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia is globally renowned for its surgical treatment techniques that Dr Catherine […]...
Fistula Surgeon Training Program at Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia making a big impact The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) released their latest impact report yesterday on International Day for Maternal Health & Rights. FIGO works with leading health bodies around the world, including the World Health Organisation and Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia to achieve our […]...
Sister Wude started her nursing career 27 years ago, driven by a passion to care for the women and children in her community. Wude completed her studies in Cuba, before working in a government hospital in her hometown of Bahir Dar, in the north of Ethiopia. “I studied nursing to realise my life dream of […]...
Helping women beyond the borders of Ethiopia As well as caring for the needs of Ethiopian women with obstetric fistula injuries, Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia‘s surgeons take on the role of international trainers. Surgeons from many other countries apply to enter the Fistula Training Program, seeking to develop skills they can take back to their home […]...
An obstetric fistula can often be repaired with just a single operation. An operation that can take little more than 60 minutes. Sometimes the recovery is very quick, sometimes in more severe cases it takes longer. However in all cases it is life-changing. “I used to think of committing suicide, now I want to live,” […]...
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