The Hon. Joel Fitzgibbon MP

Dr Catherine Hamlin

January 24th 1924 –

It is with deep sadness we share the news of the passing of Dr Catherine Hamlin, co-founder of Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia.

On Wednesday March 18th Catherine passed away peacefully at her home on the grounds of the Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital in Ethiopia where she has lived for 61 years.

By Developer, 19th March 2020

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I had the great honour & pleasure of visiting the amazing Dr Catherine Hamlin in Addis on two occasions. Her story & that of her husband is incredible. So many women, communities & student midwives benefitted from their great work. RIP.

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