In 2024
In 2024, the conflict in Ethiopia’s Amhara region became chronic, reconstruction began post-conflict in Tigray, and the country saw a recession and inflation, culminating in the devaluation of the Ethiopian birr. Nevertheless, Doctors with Africa CUAMM has strengthened its activities in the country, reinforcing the health system and providing a humanitarian assistance. Support for type 1 diabetes services in 34 hospitals, conducted in partnership with the Ministry of Health and the Ethiopian Diabetes Association, was concluded, and a project to reinforce neonatology via an advanced training center at the Black Lion Hospital in Addis Ababa, in partnership with the Ethiopian Pediatric Society and the Union of European Neonatal and Perinatal Societies was launched.
In Tigray, we began a program to restore life-saving health and nutrition services for displaced people and their host communities in Shire Indasilasse District, supporting Suhul Hospital in Shire and 5 healthcare facilities.
At St. Luke – Wolisso Hospital in South West Shoa Zone, CUAMM guaranteed national and international specialized clinical personnel. The number of people treated increased, despite financial challenges and the opening of a new government hospital in the city. Projects for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis and malnutrition were completed.
In the South Omo Zone, CUAMM’s humanitarian work to support IDPs in the Dassenech district continued, following intense flooding. In the Hamer district, a multi-sector program for health, nutrition, education, Wash and protection for vulnerable groups was launched.
In the Gambella region, CUAMM followed up on the activities for South Sudanese refuges in the Nguenyyiel, Tierkidi and Jewi refugee camps, extending its support to health centers, improving infrastructure and guaranteeing trained clinical personnel. Two hospitals and seven health centers in the regional health system were bolstered, with special attention to disabilities and childbirth assistance (perinatal asphyxia and its consequences).
In the Somali Region, we continued our health interventions in the Harawa district, providing mobile clinics for the local population and those who have been internally displaced due to the drought in the Liben Zone, and supporting Filtu General Hospital. Lastly, in the city of Debre Berhan, North Shewa, Amhara, CUAMM continued to assist displaced populations with mobile health and nutrition clinics.
OUR HISTORY IN ETHIOPIA
1980
First doctor sent to the Gambo leprosy hospital.
1997
Agreement made with the Ethiopian Episcopalian Conference for construction of the St. Luke Catholic Hospital in Wolisso with an attached school for midwives and nurses.
2012
“Mothers and Children First” program begun.
2014
Intervention started up in South Omo.
2016
“Mothers and Children First. The First 1,000 Days” begun.
2017
Intervention including support for South Sudanese refugees started up in Gambella Region.
2018
CUAMM’s partnership with the Ethiopian Ministry of Health strengthened with launch of two technical assistance projects.
2019
Wolisso hospital recognized by Ethiopian Medical Society (through Ethiopian Health Minister Dr. Amir Aman) as best-performing hospital of the year.
2020
Project begun in Harawa District, Somali Region, with infrastructure improvement and personnel training activities.
2022
Launch of the third phase of the “Mothers and Children First” program: “People and Skills”.
