by Mikaela Robertson | Mar 2, 2026 | Stories
Meet Mohammad, known locally as the ‘mother’s doctor’ for his care saving lives during labour. But it wasn’t always this way. Traditionally, in nomadic Afar communities, only females can help a mother during pregnancy and childbirth. It is extremely taboo for a male...
by Mikaela Robertson | Feb 13, 2026 | News and Articles, Stories
Recently Dr Andrew visited Nepal, where he was able to attend two fistula camps. The first was in a rural area, where Dr Shirley runs a Fistula Centre. It’s an incredible long-term partnership, as Dr Shirley originally trained with Andrew in Ethiopia many years...
by Mikaela Robertson | Jan 22, 2026 | Stories
After losing her baby Salifu lived with the shame of an obstetric fistula for eight months. Her life was filled with hardship, ostracism and isolation until she found hope at Kivulini. This is her story. Salifu is from a rural area in northern Tanzania. She has six...
by Mikaela Robertson | Jan 7, 2026 | Stories
During her first pregnancy, Kahabi was in labour for three days. She wanted to go to the hospital, but her husband refused, saying he didn’t have money for transport. On the third day, Kahabi became weak and could not stand on her own. She was then taken to the...
by Mikaela Robertson | Dec 11, 2025 | Stories
Aisha is a young woman who came to a fistula camp in Tanzania earlier this year. At first she was quiet, extremely shy and her eyes were full of sadness. As a girl, Aisha loved school. However after primary school, her father refused to allow her to continue on to...
by Mikaela Robertson | Nov 12, 2025 | Stories
Late one Sunday afternoon, Fatuma, a 35-year-old mother of eight, was rushed to Barbara May Maternity Hospital in Ethiopia after experiencing severe complications during labour. She arrived in critical condition – weak, in shock, and soaked in blood from heavy...
