Hamlin Fistula Hospital

Hamlin Fistula Hospital, located in Ethiopia, specializes in treating women suffering from obstetric fistula—a childbirth injury causing incontinence and social isolation. Many women develop fistulas after obstructed labor, often due to limited access to quality maternal healthcare. The hospital provides surgical repair, recovery, and rehabilitative support, helping women regain their health and dignity. Founded by Dr. Catherine Hamlin in 1959, it also offers training for local health workers and promotes maternal health awareness, aiming to eliminate obstetric fistula as a preventable condition.