by Michael Hynds | May 18, 2021 | Kivulini, News, Staff, Story
Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer and the leading cause of cancer death in women in sub-Saharan Africa. Cervical cancer, caused by certain strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV), presents a significant public health threat to women on the African...
by Michael Hynds | May 5, 2021 | Kivulini, News, Staff, Story
We are delighted that Dr Andrew Browning’s new book describing his many wonderful experiences is now available on Amazon – including for download on Kindle. Proceeds support Andrew’s work in Sub-Saharan Africa. UK readers, press here. US readers,...
by Michael Hynds | May 5, 2021 | Kivulini, Staff
Maternity Africa appreciates our midwives – and all of our other staff. They are dedicated to making childbirth safe here at Kivulini Maternity Centre in Northern Tanzania, providing quality midwifery care, improving sexual, reproductive, maternal, newborn,...
by Michael Hynds | Mar 16, 2021 | Fistula patients, Kivulini, News, Staff, Story
Maternity Africa’s 2021 season of outreach trips and training programme for fistula patient ambassadors is underway in Dodoma Region in the heart of Tanzania. Social Worker Grace and Fistula Nurse Etropia have spent the past couple of days educating the next...
by Michael Hynds | Mar 2, 2021 | Kivulini, News, Story
Flying Medical Services transported 39-year-old Naramatisho more than 200 kilometres from her village to Kivulini Maternity Centre. Having high blood pressure complications, she delivered by Caesarian Section. When she arrived, Naramatisho was severely anaemic, and...
by Michael Hynds | Feb 12, 2021 | Kivulini, News, Story
Meet Saumu, 18, second-born with three siblings. Saumu came from a village to town to look for a job. She works as a housemaid. Her parents live in the village, where they have a small farm to meet their basic needs. Saumu left the village after completing her primary...
