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Radiation Therapy Center Inaugurated at Jima University Hospital

  • February 20, 2022 By dawit
Inauguration

Ethiopia’s second radiology center has opened at the Jima University Hospital. The opening of the center will significantly expand access to radiation treatment for cancer patients which was so far available only at the Black Lion Specialized Hospital.

 
Speaking at the inauguration, Minister of Health Dr.Liya Tadesse said work is underway to build seven additional centers in different parts of the country in response to the worrying trends in cancer prevalence and incidence,   and a large backlog of cancer patients waiting to access treatment across Ethiopia. 

Samaritan’s Purse International Disaster Relief Donates 12.5 million birr worth of medical supplies and equipment to Ethiopia  

  • February 18, 2022 By dawit
Samaritan’s Purse

The Minister of Health, Dr. Lia Tadesse, received support from Samaritan’s Purse International Disaster Relief Country Director Ryan Lane. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Lia said the US-based Samaritan’s Purse International Disaster Relief has been supporting our country in various areas including drinking water supply and sanitation, Covid-19, and other emergency responses, and now have provided 12.5 million birr worth of medical supplies and equipment to Ethiopia. 
 

Distribution of Diaspora Donated Pharmaceuticals Underway

  • February 16, 2022 By dawit
Donation

The Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Supplies Agency has started the distribution of drugs and medical supplies donated by members of the Ethiopian diaspora to health facilities impacted by the war. Benefiting from the latest disbursement started 11 Feb. 2022 are hospitals and health centers in Shoarobit, Ataye, Kemise, Kombolcha, and Dessie, all located in Amhara Regional State. The next round of distribution will target health facilities in Afar Regional State.