“Midwifery I believe is the answer – to put a well trained midwife in every village would soon eradicate obstetric fistula.” – Dr Catherine Hamlin Hamlin Midwives play an essential role in preventing obstetric fistulas and saving the lives of hundreds of mothers and babies every year. Based in more than 50 Hamlin-supported midwifery clinics […]...
“They are all precious to me. For every patient that comes to us we try to give them all the love, care and expertise that we have to help them to get better and back to a normal life.” – Dr Catherine Hamlin The team at Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia’s Rehabilitation and Reintegration Centre, Desta Mender, […]...
“To be able to train dedicated young doctors and midwives is marvellous for me and my loyal staff, especially as they become enthusiastic about helping these poor women. It gives me confidence that the eradication of obstetric fistula can be achieved.” – Dr Catherine Hamlin The physical and psychological consequences of obstetric fistula are both […]...
