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Ethiopian Diaspora Volunteer Medical Service Doctors Team Donates Over $430,000 in Medical Equipment

  • May 21, 2025 By tizita
Dr. Mekdes Daba

The team provided $430,000 in medical equipment and training to conduct voluntary neurosurgery at Jimma University Medical Center, Zewditu Memorial Hospital, and Black Lion Hospital.

This partnership demonstrates the potential of Ethiopian diaspora expertise and international cooperation, said Health Minister Dr. Mekdes Daba; and called for continued support to strengthen neurosurgery and stroke care in Ethiopia.

Health Minister Dr. Mekdes Dabba visited the voluntary surgical campaign being conducted by a team of over fifty surgeons from the Dawoodi Bohra community of India and East Africa at St. Paul’s Hospital Millennium College.

  • May 14, 2025 By tizita
Dr.Mekdes

The surgical campaign is being conducted not only at St. Paul’s Hospital Millennium College but also at Alert Comprehensive Specialized Hospital. The team includes specialists and subspecialists in cardiac, liver, pancreatic, urinary tract, orthopedic, laparoscopic (without opening the abdomen) surgery, as well as eye and upper neck surgery, as well as many medical experts from the country.

"The Beginning Fund, launched in Abu Dhabi Al Ain, plays a significant role in achieving the goals set in the second Health Sector Transformation Plan and the 2026 Ethiopia maternal and child health target." Minister of Health Dr. Makdes Daba

  • May 06, 2025 By tizita
Dr.Mekdes

The Beginning Fund, which aims to improve maternal and child health services in sub-Saharan Africa, will work with African governments to save 300,000 newborn deaths and provide quality medical services to 34 million mothers and children by 2030, it was announced at the launch event.

The official ceremony held at the Canada Hospital in Abu Dhabi Al Ain was attended by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, President of Abu Dhabi.