March 13, 2026
“Even Broken Wings Can Fly”:
An Interview with Dr. Ruth Ghirmay
By Kidane Shimendi
Medicine and literature rarely intersect, but for Dr. Ruth Ghirmay, the two fields are complementary. Working as a physician in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Orotta National Referral Hospital, she spends her days caring for patients while transforming human experiences into poetry. In honor of March 8, International Women’s Day, Eritrea Profile invites you to read her passionate story of healing and creativity.
Could you begin by introducing yourself?
I was born in 1991 in the historic hills of Ararib, in the Sahel region, three…
