Hamlin Fistula UK

Exclusively supporting the Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital in Ethiopia

     

 

Facilities

The new 50 bed hospital was opened in 1975.  But as a result of refurbishment in 1998 there is now a large 60 bedded ward and a small 12 bedded ward.

The operating theatre has an unusual layout - all 4 operating tables are in the same theatre. Operations are on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, with the other days used for sterilisation of theatre and equipment.

The Operating Theatre
 

The Hamlins developed techniques not generally used in Europe and the USA. Dr Catherine Hamlin is a world leader in this work.

The operations are a low-tech affair, usually done with a local spinal anaesthetic - with occasional use of a locum anaesthetist for a general anaesthetic.

Absolute cleanliness and good hygiene are prerequisites. 

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This site was last updated 20/10/10