APA-Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) - Ethiopia, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), launched on Tuesday a seven-day first round of H1N1 pandemic influenza vaccination aimed at preventing possible occurrence of the disease during the current rainy season in the country. Accordingly, it is reported that the vaccination would be given to three million people...
Many people know Robyn Bjork as the wound specialist at Hayward Area Memorial Hospital. Still more have seen her as a gifted singer who performs a wildly popular Celine Dion tribute show. Few know her most passionate role is that of international humanitarian. Bjork, who performs under the stage name Celine Divine, will...
Last Saturday was like any other day for St. Paul General Specialized Hospital. But the regularity was broken when something extraordinary happened. Gerba Mechas was expecting the birth of twins. But the conjoined twins Dr. Anbesse Jima, a third-year resident of gynecology and pediatrics helped deliver are the first of their kind in...
The Ethiopian Health Support Project with the collaboration of the Ethiopian Community in Britain and the Ethiopian Community in London invites all members of the community for a meeting on Mental Health Problem in the community. The speaker is Dr. Assefa Negash, a psychiatrist from the Netherlands. Date : Sunday, 27th June...
COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. — A first-ever partnership between two southern Colorado companies will mean a much better life for many African children. Traveling Nurses will partner with Children's HopeChest, both based out of Colorado Springs, to provide free medical attention to orphanages in need. In July, Traveling Nurses will head to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, tour orphanages,...
AURORA, Colo. (CBS4) ― A teenager from Ethiopia is getting some remarkable treatment for a heart defect in Colorado. Doctors in his homeland tried to fix the problem but it wasn't until a surgery at The Children's Hospital that Akwak could look forward to a long and healthy life. Akwak has photos from his...
By Lewis Cowen A charity in Seend, near Devizes, that helps African children suffering from disfiguring diseases has been given a boost by a TV documentary. Facing Africa, set up by tourist agency mogul Chris Lawrence 12 years ago, recruits and finances teams of top plastic surgeons to help children whose lives have been...
“Dr. Mulu Muleta is a deeply inspiring woman…” -Kate Grant, Executive Director of The Fistula Foundation At the 16th annual ATHENA Women’s Leadership Summit in Chicago, Dr. Mulu Muleta was presented with the 2010 Global ATHENA Leadership Award. The ATHENA International Global ATHENA Leadership Award acknowledges, among many qualities, women who show excellence, creativity...
