Dr Tigist Tesfa, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Hamlin’s Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital Dr Tigist is an obstetrician and gynaecologist at Hamlin’s Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital. Here, the doctors usually give caesarean section service for mothers with previous birth injuries, including obstetric fistula. Usually, these patients have had an obstructed labour so a standard delivery is not […]

The 2025 cohort of Hamlin Midwife students were warmly welcomed to the Hamlin College of Midwives at the start of the year! As part of their induction, the 25 new students were given a tour of Hamlin’s Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital and enjoyed some sightseeing around Ethiopia’s bustling capital. Back at the College, they were shown the facilities […]

The third pilot of Project Zero began in Seharti Woreda in the Tigray Region of Ethiopia on 19 December 2024. Hamlin-trained teams are currently carrying out house-to-house surveys to identify women with decades-long childbirth injuries and link them to treatment. Awareness raising activities are being conducted in schools, markets and community gatherings and announcements are being through […]

My name is Tigist and I am the Women’s Empowerment Program Manager. I have worked with Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia for fifteen years and have witnessed the profound impact of our programs.  I have just welcomed the 19th cohort who will stay for two months. The women enjoy a welcome ceremony that includes nutritious meals, a […]

During November 2024 to January 2025, Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia’s clinical team conducted 981 surgeries at Hamlin’s six fistula hospitals in Addis Ababa, Mekele, Yirgalem, Metu, Harar and Bahir Dar. This surpassed the planned target of 956 surgeries, achieving 103% of the goal. A total of 1,793 patients visited Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia’s outpatient departments in Addis Ababa and the […]

On 8th March, we celebrated International Women’s Day, with the theme ‘Rights. Equality. Empowerment for all women.’ Sister Konjit Kassahun, Project Zero and Prevention Manager at Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia, is achieving that by focusing on increasing professional, maternal healthcare in some of the most hard to reach parts of Ethiopia. Many women face significant barriers to […]

I think I may be the most eager Hamlin trip participant in history so I was thrilled when the Hamlin team asked me to write about my incredible experience on the Hamlin Ethiopian Adventure in November 2024! The whole experience exceeded my expectations in every way. I still can’t believe what we saw! It was […]

During 2024, your generosity enabled Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia to achieve extraordinary milestones, transforming the lives of thousands of women and their communities. Together, we supported Hamlin’s clinical team in performing a record-breaking 4,272 surgeries, achieving a remarkable 93% obstetric fistula closure rate. These successes are a direct result of Hamlin’s Project Zero, which expanded to […]

2024 marked a milestone for our Hamlin Midwives with the launch of the Hamlin Midwives Awards, an initiative introduced by our Chairwoman, Joli Wescombe. From an outstanding pool of applicants, three exceptional young midwives were recognised: Emebet Zigie for Innovation and Problem-Solving, Masresha Kaleb for Community Mobilisation, and Sintayehu Lake for Clinical Excellence. These remarkable […]

For most women with obstetric fistula, a simple surgery typically lasting no longer than two hours, repairs their injury and transforms their lives. Your support enables Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia to treat, heal and empower Ethiopian women so they can start their lives anew. Developed by Dr Catherine Hamlin, the world-renowned surgery techniques used at Hamlin […]