BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- In a big step toward transforming pediatric health care in Ethiopia, the Central Oregon-based nonprofit organization, ReachAnother Foundation, is spearheading the launch of the first stand-alone, state-of-the-art Pediatric Neurosurgery Center in that African country. “This project is a significant undertaking for ReachAnother Foundation, and it marks a historic moment in Ethiopian health care,” added Yakob S. Ahmed, ReachAnother Ethiopian Country Director. “The Pediatric Neurosurgery Center at Zewditu Hospital will be a beacon of hope for children who, until now, have faced critical challenges in accessing specialized care. The Pediatric Neurosurgery Center at Zewditu Memorial Hospital aims to change this by providing comprehensive care exclusively tailored for pediatric patients. Since 2009, ReachAnother has funded surgery for over 11,000 children, and today it partners with eight hospitals across Ethiopia to develop Centers of Excellence in Pediatric Neurosurgery.

Source: Ethiopian News February 15, 2024 09:47 UTC