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The Hospital by the River

By: Catherine Hamlin
Narrated by: Kate Hood
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The awe-inspiring story of the life and mission of Dr. Catherine Hamlin who, with her husband Reg, established what has been heralded as one the most incredible medical programs in the modern world.

The Hamlins, both Christians, dedicated their lives to women suffering the catastrophic effects of obstructed labour. The awful injuries that such labour produces are called fistulae, and until the Hamlins began their work in Ethiopia, fistula sufferers were neglected and forgotten - a vast group of women facing a lifetime of incapacity and degradation.

Catherine and Reg, with their team of dedicated fistula surgeons, have successfully operated on over 25,000 women, and the Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital has become a major teaching institution for gynaecologists from all over Ethiopia and the developing world.

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What a life !! All the amazing help given to better the lives of women in need.

Amazing

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Amazing story of selfless kindness - how the world is a better place for these inspiring caring professional people! Let’s hope future generations don’t have to suffer.

Excellent

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An excellent narration of a couples life work and dedication to their calling
Reg and Catherine let us into their hearts and minds and introduced us to Ethiopia and the plight of the fistula pilgrims
Bravo

Outstanding

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I loved listening to the true story of the Hamlin Fistula clinic in Ethiopia. It is amazing the work they did over their lifetime and hearing the stories of the individual women. Truly remarkable.

Very Real and interesting

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A good look into another world. A story of resilience, passion, faith and beautiful humanity. I’m inspired.

Fascinating story.

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