by Maternity Africa | Jun 23, 2025 | Story
Rahel M. Madeleke, a 27-year-old mother of four, endured six years of silent suffering after developing an obstetric fistula during the traumatic birth of her first child in 2017. Isolated by her community and misunderstood by those around her, Rahel lived in shame...
by Maternity Africa | May 7, 2025 | Story
Rebecca, a 56-year-old mother of four from Mashewa Village in Tanga, lived with obstetric fistula for 32 years after a prolonged and traumatic labor in 1993. Without access to timely medical care, she endured decades of leakage, isolation, and emotional abuse—all...
by Maternity Africa | Apr 28, 2025 | Story
Theresia, a 47-year-old mother from Tanzania, has faced unimaginable hardships—from losing a child to enduring an abusive marriage and serious health struggles. In March 2024, she was diagnosed with fibroids and underwent surgery, but complications led to a...
by Maternity Africa | Apr 14, 2025 | Story
Registrations are now open for Fistula Marathon Season 4 happening on 25th May 2025. Join us as we run to raise awareness and bring hope to women affected by Obstetric Fistula. Karibuni sana! For more information contact us through the numbers on the...
by Maternity Africa | Apr 14, 2025 | Story
In March, our dedicated team at Kivulini Maternity Centre worked tirelessly to care for women who came from various regions of Tanzania. Each patient’s story is unique, marked by challenges and triumphs, and it has been our privilege to be part of their healing...
