by Waha Communication | Oct 12, 2017 | Contexts, Fistulas, Limited access to care, Topics, Women's health
“I was married off to my husband 10 years ago in Debark, north of Gondar. [There, it] was common for girls in our community to get married at an early age under 14 but my parents waited until I was 19 even though our neighbours warned them I may never get married and...
by Waha Communication | Sep 26, 2017 | Contexts, Fistulas, Limited access to care, Topics, Women's health
Desta came from Tegede Kerakir woreda, Amhara region. When Desta was 14 her parents married her off to a man from her village. Then she gave birth to her first child at the age of 16. Afterwards, she delivered to 3 babies, however only 1 is alive. In her own words,...
by Waha Communication | Sep 25, 2017 | Contexts, Fistulas, Limited access to care, Topics, Women's health
This is the testimony of Sefer who came from the North Gondar zone, Amhara region. “My parents understood the harm of early marriage so I was lucky enough to get married at the age of 20. I was well thought on the duties and responsibilities of what a good wife has to...
by Waha Communication | Sep 21, 2017 | Contexts, Fistulas, Limited access to care, Topics, Women's health
I remember vividly as young girl with bright future, getting married, having kids of my own and able to support my family. Being born in a small village which is 120 Km away from Gondar; the highest ambition of most girls of my age was a dream of being a mother who...
by Waha Communication | Aug 30, 2017 | Contexts, Fistulas, Limited access to care, Topics, Women's health
Read the full article on the Ethiopian Herald’s website In the dynamic provision of the Ethiopian Health Care System, The Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH) is working relentlessly to improve Service delivery and Medical Education which go hand in hand. So...
