Mamitu Gashe

Mamitu Gashe is an Ethiopian surgeon who is a specialist in repairing obstetric fistula. She was named by the BBC in its 100 Women list of 2018. Gashe decided to become an obstetrics surgeon after almost dying during childbirth at the age of 16 in 1962.

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Summary Mamitu GasheMamitu Gashe is an Ethiopian surgeon who is a specialist in repairing obstetric fistula. She was named by the BBC in its 100 Women list of 2018. Gashe decided to become an obstetrics surgeon after almost dying during childbirth at the age of 16 in 1962.