Dr Catherine Hamlin passed away peacefully at her home in Addis Ababa on March 18th. She was 96. In this time of sorrow, we reflect upon her life which was a gift to some of the world’s most vulnerable women.
Obituary & leave a tribute https://t.co/SS2Yo8ReI1
#ThankyouCatherine
New Research: A Case of Low Rectovaginal Fistula of Obstetric Origin: Treatment by Fistulotomy and Reconstitution or Advancement Flap?: Many small low rectovaginal fistulas represent incompletely healed (third degree) perineal lacerations i. e.,… https://t.co/x9y5lLmnTG #Surgery
Most women develop FI around or after the menopause, even if the main contributing factor is childbirth injury years ago. Effect of age and loss of muscle strength from reduced hormone levels. Don’t accept this as a ‘normal’ part of getting older. #pantsnotpads#1in10#AI#FI
"One of the greatest strengths of the FIGO #EndFistula Surgery Training Initiative is that it protects women seeking treatment for #obstetricfistula by introducing standards".
Read about the role of research and collaboration to close the treatment gap https://t.co/hwwOgArVhi
What's the status of child marriage among Syrian and Jordanian refugees? Jewel Gausman sat down with our Sherine Andreine Powerful to discuss her research on the connection between child marriage & the mental & sexual health needs of these adolescents. https://t.co/7F08ibhupC
Ms. Maclean, Deputy Minister,Intl Development Canada, visited Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, acknowledging the strong leadership, dedicated RH/Fistula Repair team,confirming Canada commitment to contributing 2 saving lives of women in Pakistan in partnership with @UNFPA