Kivulini Maternity Centre – News

Maternity Africa’s Kivulini Maternity Centre is located in rural Northern Tanzania, near the city of Arusha. Since ofifically opening in June 2018, the centre has provided a spectrum of quality, evidence-based maternal healthcare services. These include antenatal care, intrapartum care, postnatal care, comprehensive family planning counselling and treatment and 24-hour Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (CEmONC).

At Kivulini Maternity Centre, Maternity Africa also provides surgery for women suffering from obstetric fistula and other birth-induced injuries.

The Centre is equipped with its own laboratory, theatre, pharmacy, wards accommodating up to 56 beds, administrative offices and staff accommodations.

Thanks to the kindness of Maternity Africa’s generous donors, all of the services are provided free of charge to the vulnerable and marginalised women and girls of childbearing age treated at Kivulini Maternity Centre.

Check out some of the latest stories from Kivulini Maternity Centre below.

 

32-Year Journey to Healing

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...

Theresia’s Journey: From Pain to Empowerment

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...

Fistula Marathon 2025 Registrations

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 poster.

First Fistula Camp of 2025

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...

More than 600 participate in Maternity Africa Fistula Marathon

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 Arusha in Northern Tanzania. The...

2023 Report

2023 Report

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.

Africa comes to Belfast – 13 April 2024

Africa comes to Belfast – 13 April 2024

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 hospitals...

Anna’s story of hope

Anna’s story of hope

Anna is among the many women who attend Maternity Africa’s Kivulini Maternity Centre in northern Tanzania for maternal health services.  She became a widow recently, and is now a mother of three children. Since her husband died, her in-laws made Anna’s life incredibly...

Mary needs your help

Mary needs your help

Meet Mary. She is 42 years old and comes from Shanyanga, a rural region in Northern Tanzania. In 1999, Mary was in labour for more than 24 hours, and she delivered a dead baby. She also suffered a horrific fistula, because of her long and protracted labour. Mary's...

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