by Michael Hynds | Dec 28, 2021 | Fistula patients, Kivulini, News, Story
Lydia is from central Tanzania. She suffered from obstetric fistula for 38 years. Fistula ambassadors had discussed treatment with her for some time, but she did not agree to go for surgery. However, in October, Maternity Africa’s fistula outreach team...
by Michael Hynds | Dec 18, 2021 | Story
Jane (not her real name) is 15 years old, the eldest of three children. She was attending secondary school. Her parents divorced because of family conflicts. Jane thinks it is because her father often got very drunk. Whenever he gets money he...
by Michael Hynds | Dec 14, 2021 | Kivulini, News, Story
Blood loss is common during certain surgeries. Maternity Africa relies on the local population for all-important blood donations so that we can treat our patients properly. Local international school, UWC East Africa Arusha Campus, recently organised a hugely...