Ethiopian Diaspora in America and Canada Launches Major Medical Aid Initiative for Oromia Region
Ethiopian-born Diasporas residing in America and Canada have announced the commencement of shipping medical supplies worth 860 million Birr to Ethiopia.
They have revealed their plans to equip 37 health institutions in the Oromia region with medical supplies.
A group of Ethiopian-born Diasporas, along with the American global humanitarian organization CURE, and leaders from Haramaya University and Oromia region have visited 17 hospitals and 20 health institutions in the East Hararghe Zone, Bishoftu, and Jimma town. They are organizing an aid effort to provide support to these institutions.
The executive director of CURE, a global humanitarian organization based in America, Joe Selvin, has recently announced that their organization is distributing medical supplies in 137 countries worldwide to improve the lives of people. Selvin also mentioned that Ethiopian-born diasporas have initiated efforts to increase the supply of medical equipment to healthcare facilities, and they are going to take action in response to their request.
The director has announced to the community radio of Haramaya University, FM 91.5, that they plan to enhance the services of 17 hospitals and 20 health institutions in the Oromia region. This will be done by collaborating with Ethiopian-born Diasporas who hold American and Canadian citizenship.
The director has announced to the community radio of Haramaya University, FM 91.5, that they plan to enhance the services of 17 hospitals and 20 health institutions in the Oromia region. This will be done by collaborating with Ethiopian-born Diasporas who hold American and Canadian citizenship.
During a visit to the Deder area, Mrs. Miski Mohammed, the administrator of East Hararghe Zone, thanked Ethiopian-born diasporas and Ethiopians residing abroad for their support in various areas such as clean drinking water, educational supplies, school improvement, provision of improved seeds, and food supplies. She also expressed gratitude for their efforts to improve health institutions in the area and called on other Ethiopians in the diaspora and individuals in the country to contribute to the development of their country.
A group of Ethiopian-born individuals with Canadian and American citizenship, including Ferhan Abdulahi, Dr. Obsa Hasan, and Nuredin Sule, have organized a donation of 37 containers of medical supplies worth an average of 500,000 USD each. These supplies will be distributed to 17 hospitals and 20 health institutions in Ethiopia. Mr. Ferhan Abdulahi, the organizer, stated in an interview with Haramaya University Community Radio FM 91.5 that they have planned to cover all the transportation costs to distribute medical supplies from America to Ethiopia.
Mrs. Nejat Ahmed, a member of the People’s Representative Council of Ethiopia, has stated that the government is actively contributing to support the efforts of the diaspora community in strengthening health institutions. She further remarked that the diaspora community is leading the way in supporting health institutions in the Oromia region. The health services provided by these institutions benefit the citizens and serve as an example for others to follow.
During the visit, various officials were present including Members of the People’s Representative Council of Ethiopia, the Administrator of East Hararghe Zone, the President of Haramaya University, representatives of Ethiopian-born individuals, representatives of the Oromia Regional Health Bureau, and religious leaders.
By:- Sisay Wakie
Haramaya University Community Radio HU FM 91.5