Dr Bitew Abebe is the Medical Director at Hamlin’s Bahir Dar Fistula Hospital. His work as a urogynecologist and obstetric fistula surgeon has transformed the lives of thousands of Ethiopian women. Dr Bitew joined Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia in 2009. Prior to working at Hamlin, he studied medicine at the Addis Ababa University and specialized in […]

Wondimagegn Kibret is the Head Nurse at Hamlin's Metu Fistula Hospital. He has been working with Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia for 11 years and is a member of Hamlin's Clinical Team, committed to providing best practice care for obstetric fistula patients. Caring for women in need Nurse Wondimagegn is committed to helping those in need. That's […]

Meet Dr Wondwossen Ergete Woldeab: urologist at Hamlin's Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital, and respected member of Hamlin's Clinical Team.

Almost every fistula surgeon in the world today has been trained by Mamitu Gashe, or by someone who’s been trained by Mamitu.

Meet our Clinical Team: Matron Konjit Kassahun, Head Nurse and Head of the Outpatient Department at Hamlin's Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital.

Name: Dr Leta Gedefa ArarsaJob: Fistula Surgeon at Hamlin's Harar Fistula HospitalStart date: September, 2020 Dr Leta has been working tirelessly to make Dr Catherine Hamlin’s dream of an Ethiopia free of obstetric fistula a reality. During his days as a medical student, Dr Leta’s life was profoundly affected by the mothers he cared for and got to […]

“I want to see Ethiopian women enjoy the same privilege as their brothers and fathers" - Dr Tekleselassie, surgeon for Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia

Dr Zahra Sualih, Surgeon at Hamlin’s Metu Fistula Hospital Dr Zahra Sualih is a surgeon at Hamlin’s Metu Fistula Hospital. A trained obstetrician and gynaecologist, she is a valued member of Hamlin’s Clinical Team. Dr Zahra joined Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia in January 2015, after previously working at the Metu Karl Hospital. Having graduated from the University of Gondar with […]