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Health Minister Dr. Mekdes Daba visited the expansion projects of Jimma University Hospital in Jimma city and the administration building which is nearing completion. The building will include a high-capacity data center and will be fully completed by next year.
Dr. Mekdes also toured the hospital's cancer center, research laboratory, intensive care unit, and other expansion projects.
She also visited the services provided by the hospital including chemo and radiation cancer treatment, burn plastic and reconstructive surgery, trauma and emergency treatment, as well as obstetrics and gynecology and pediatrics departments.
Dr. Mekdes expressed that she was pleased with the medical services being provided at the hospital and the completed and nearing completion of the expansion projects of the hospital. She said that the hospital needs to work hard to achieve its plan to become a centre of excellence.