Project Zero rolls out in a second woreda
The next phase of Hamlin’s ground-breaking program to accelerate the eradication of obstetric fistula is now being implemented in Didessa Woreda....
September 30th, 2024
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International Day to End Obstetric Fistula
On the International Day to Eradicate Obstetric Fistula, and every day, the Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia remains determined to build a fistula-free world for every woman....
September 30th, 2024
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Why is prolapse different in Ethiopia?
Pelvic Organ Prolapse in Ethiopia is a very different condition to what women present with developed countries. Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia Medical Director, Dr Yeshineh Demerew explained the difference. ...
September 30th, 2024
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College of Midwives expansion update
The expansion of the Hamlin College of Midwives will shortly be complete, offering more places for students and improved facilities....
September 29th, 2024
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A baby girl after fistula: Enku’s story
Enku suffered with an obstetric fistula and later returned to Hamlin's Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital to have a child....
September 29th, 2024
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A role model in her community: Adanech’s story
Following successful surgery for obstetric fistula, Adanech joined Hamlin's innovative Women's Empowerment program....
September 29th, 2024
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Project Zero: Finding women hidden away with obstetric fistula
Project Zero, Hamlin's ground-breaking program to find and treat every woman in Ethiopia living with obstetric fistula, is expanding....
September 29th, 2024
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Two lives restored: Hosana’s story
When Hosana's mother described her symptoms to Hosana, Hosana realised she had the same thing. Together they arrived at Hamlin’s Harar Fistula Hospital....
September 29th, 2024
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Dr. Catherine Hamlin Laid to Rest
Dr. Catherine Hamlin, founder of Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia, has been laid to rest at St Peter and St Paul Catholic Cemetery in Addis Ababa today, March 23, 2020. Dr. Catherine passed away peacefully at her home in the Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital on March 18, 2020 at the age of 96. Dr. Catherine Hamlin, together […]...
March 26th, 2020
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HFE Launches a Three-year Joint Project with UNFPA Ethiopia
The project focuses on improving access to treat fistula and uterine prolapse, and screening and referral of cervical cancer cases Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia (HFE), where over 60 thousand women received free, holistic and quality service since its establishment in 1974, is a center of excellence in the treatment of obstetric fistula across the globe. It […]...
October 18th, 2019
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Prime Minster Dr. Abiy Inaugurates Hamlin Statue
Ethiopia’s Prime Minster Dr. Abiy Ahmed inaugurated a statue built at the Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital in honor of Dr. Catherine Hamlin and her late husband, Dr. Reginald Hamlin on May 29, 2019. The Premier on the occasion thanked Dr. Catherine Hamlin for her outstanding contribution to Ethiopia’s health sector over the past 60 years […]...
July 16th, 2019
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Amarit Community Celebrates the Construction of Modern Maternity Waiting Area
Maternity waiting area improves access to care for labor and complications of pregnancy, and building maternity waiting area is, therefore, a strategy designed for inaccessible areas to facilitate the timely movement from home to health facility by diminishing barriers that inhibit access to care such as distance, geography, time of day, infrastructure, transport, and communication […]...
April 4th, 2019
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