“Hamlin is a centre of excellence in its holistic and patient-centred care. It is a well-structured, ever-growing institution that grabs the interest of whoever wants to grow further.”
– Dr Biniyam Sirak, Medical Director and Surgeon, Hamlin’s Yirgalem Fistula Hospital
Setting the Global Standard
Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia is internationally renowned for being at the forefront of treatment, prevention and care for women with obstetric fistula and other childbirth injuries.
For decades, Drs Reg and Catherine Hamlin spearheaded the development of best-practice techniques and care across Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia’s program areas, constantly striving to both lead and deliver the latest research and innovations in the international medical community.
This ethos is instilled at Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia today. Research is a crucial aspect of our organisation, paving the way for new evidence-based practices and developments.
Our team is headed by Dr Anteneh Dirar to systemise and promote research activities at Hamlin. The research unit is situated at the Hamlin Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital.
The research unit has produced research and publication guidelines, developed a research proposal and report writing manual, conducted research ethics training with staff to help establish an Institutional Review Board, as well as developing the following research thematic areas;
- Obstetric Fistula and Other Birth Injury Care
- Maternal Health
- Child and New-born Health
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Family Planning
Research activity at Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia will continue to be a top priority.
Recently Published Research Papers
Below is a list of recently published works involving Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia clinical staff members:
- Does integration of health survey bring cost effectiveness into evidence generation in post conflict settings of Tigray, Ethiopia? East Afr J Health Sci. [Internet]. 2024 Jan. 1
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse and associated factors among Women in Tigray Region, Northern Ethiopia: A Penalized Logistic Regression. East Afr J Health Sci. [Internet]. 2022 Jan. 5