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Very sad to hear the passing of Catherine, she did such wonderful work and was an inspiration to others.

Very sad news, what an inspirational lady.

An inspiring, compassionate woman. Long may her great work continue.
RIP Catherine and “thank you”.

Honor to the memory of Dr Catherine Hamlin and may somebody Rock-A-her soul forever in the bosom of Abraham🙏

Hundred of thousands of young – FAR TOO YOUNG – girls in the worlds poorest countries owe their regained health and happiness to her.

Catherine Hamlin Fistula Foundation has one purpose and one purpose only: eradicating fistula. Forever.

Cathrine Hamlin deserves the Nobel Peace Prize or the Noble Prize in Medicine OR BOTH for her unbelievable and unselfish work to fight obstetric fistula.

I was awestruck to meet with her in Addis Ababa at “The Hospital by the river” back in 2013.
At the age of 90 she was still operating obstetric fistula on weekly basis in this hospital which symbolized the very manifestation of her life’s meaning.

Read the fantastic and emotionally moving story of her life and her mission: “The Hospital by the river”

Join the efforts to pay due tribute to her:

#NobelprizetoCathrineHamlin

Christian Pállson Nolsøe MD PhD
Director, Centre for Surgical Ultrasound, Dep of Surgery, Zealand University Hospital, Køge
Asc Prof, Copenhagen Academy for Medical Education and Simulation (CAMES) 
Chairman WFUMB Education Committee & WFUMB  Outreach & COE Director
Past-President, World Federation for Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology (WFUMB) 
Past-President, European Federation of Societies for Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology (EFSUMB) 
University of Copenhagen
Denmark 
Email: [email protected]
Mobile ‪+45 20860880‬

RIP this wonderful woman.
She leaves a powerful legacy in Ethiopa in the highly-skilled people she has helped train, and in the midwife school and the clinics all over Ethiopa which make treatment more accessible for these young women.

Thank you for all you did for women in Ethiopia and we are forever grateful for the seeds you have planted as they will continue to grow long after you have gone rest in eternal peace 🙏🙏

An overwhelming desire to visit the Fistula Hospital in Addis Ababa lead me to volunteer @ an orphanage for a month in Ethiopia in 2011. Armed with my treasured, 20yearold clipping about “My Heroine” I had the privilege of meeting Dr Catherine in the beautiful sanctuary created by her & her husband. This jourey healed an emotional scar I had endured for 40 years. Dr Catherine (my guardian angel) drew me to the source of healing. Her skills go far beyond those of surgery. The world is a lesser place without you.

Our dear Dr. Catherine
thank you so much for your service to our country. I admire you and your husband passion to help the woman who have no voice. Your kindness, thoughtfulness and generosity will not be forgotten.
Thank you so much 🙏🙏

Thank you for everything you have done. Condolences to the family. RIP

R.I.P Catherine.

What a wonderful life you had, Catherine. How many people you have helped and lives touched is immeasurable. You will be greatly missed here on earth and your work never forgotten. It lives on as you have inspired millions.
You are with Jesus now. We may mourn your passing, yet you have entered into the great joy that is promised to those that follow Jesus, and one day we will meet you again.
Thank you for your life’s work. Thank you for your love.
I am sending you mine.
Love, Andrea

I have admired Dr Catherine and her late husband for the magnificent work they have done for most of their lives. She will be sadly missed in a community with little help for women. May her legacy live on forever. Rest in peace Dr Catherine

One of life’s truly special and amazing people. It was a privilege to meet you on your Business Chicks tour of Australia and hear firsthand about your amazing work. A wonderful memory and I know you’ll be treasured by all those whose lives you touched.

An absolutely remarkable, inspirational woman whose legacy will live on.

A LIFE LIVED VERY WELL FOR THOSE WHO DO NOT HAVE VOICE AND ACCESS. REST IN POWER OUR MAM!

What a life you lived!! May you Rest In Peace Dr. Catherine!! Thank you for your service, dedication, and love not only for the women of Ethiopia but the whole Nation. Egziabher nefsoten begenet yanurew!

Wish I could have met Catherine, but I still consider her my guiding light. Never accept the way things are if you can help to make them better. Humanity needs more people like you.

I first heard of Dr Hamlin’s work many years ago. I had never heard the word fistula before and was fascinated by the extraordinary work she was doing to support such vulnerable women who were not just effected by what happened to them but also by the stigma attached. Her work in Ethiopia, her support for women and her establishment of this wonderful foundation will long be remembered.
I offer my sincere condolences to those who were closest to her and l hope that in your grief you see how many of us who neither knew her or were affected by her work are still in awe of a life so very well and nobley lived. Rest easy Catherine, while your time here is done, your legacy will wander in Africa for a long time yet.

A truly great woman and example to humankind. Gracious, kind and caring, Catherine inspired hope, strength and courage. Her humility, optimism, and empathy coupled with a majesty touched all who met her. She was nurturing and energetic, and her contribution to the poor was effortless and enduring. She reduced the desolation of tens of thousands of women and gave them and their families new hope. Times spent with Catherine were treasured.

I recall hearing about the the way Dr. Hamlin made such a difference to the lives of all these women who were desperately in need. She was one of my heroes and won’t be forgotten RIP lovely lady.