by Michael Hynds | Jun 28, 2024 | Story
On Sunday 26 May, more than 600 people participated in Maternity Africa’s annual ‘fistula marathon’ – a series of fun run of 21km, 10km and 5km. The events started and finished at Maternity Africa’s Kivulini Maternity Centre outside...
by Michael Hynds | May 23, 2024 | Story
Today, International Day to End Obstetric Fistula, Maternity Africa is delighted to publish its 2023 Annual Report (narrative version). With immense gratitude to all of our generous donors and wonderful staff. Thank you all so much.
by Michael Hynds | May 9, 2024 | Story
Maternity Africa would like to invite you, your colleagues, family and friends to participate in our annual “Fistula Marathon”, an event that raises awareness and support for women suffering from obstetric fistula. We plan that the event will be held on Sunday 26 May...
by Michael Hynds | Mar 5, 2024 | Story
Dr Andrew Browning (Maternity Africa’s Founder) and Michael Hynds (Maternity Africa’s Country Director) plan to host a gala dinner to raise awareness and funds for the vital maternal healthcare work undertaken by Maternity Africa in Tanzania, and other...
by Michael Hynds | Mar 5, 2024 | Story
Work started recently on the construction of a brand new rehabilitation centre for fistula patients at Maternity Africa’s Kivulini Maternity Centre in northern Tanzania. Annually treating upwards of 200 women suffering from obstetric fistula and other...
by Michael Hynds | Feb 28, 2024 | Fistula patients, Kivulini, News, Story
Mary (not her real name) is 21 years old. Both her parents died with HIV-related illnesses when she was very young. Mary also has HIV, which she got from her mother. After Mary’s parents died, her grandfather cared for her. But he died in 2021, when Mary was...