Medical Equipment Donated
Ethiopian-American citizens have donated medical equipment for their community in Hararghe, Ethiopia.
Six containers of medical equipment, each valued between $500,000 and $600,000, were donated by the U.S.-based non-profit organization Project Cure. Three containers have been delivered to Galamso, Haramaya, and Bedenno Hospitals.
The Oromo community in the Diaspora and founding members of Lammiif Relief & Development Organization initiated a donation to support healthcare in the Oromia region, Ethiopia. Originally aimed at sending medical supplies to a single hospital, the initiative has expanded to 50 hospitals across the region through a strategic partnership with Project Cure. The supplies are valued in the millions. The initiative has partnered with Haramaya University to streamline customs clearance and ensure timely delivery to the facilities.
The Oromo community in the Diaspora and founding members of Lammiif Relief & Development Organization initiated a donation to support healthcare in the Oromia region, Ethiopia. Originally aimed at sending medical supplies to a single hospital, the initiative has expanded to 50 hospitals across the region through a strategic partnership with Project Cure. The supplies are valued in the millions. The initiative has partnered with Haramaya University to streamline customs clearance and ensure timely delivery to the facilities.
Mr. Ferhan Ahmed Abdullahi, the president of a humanitarian organization called Lemif Relief & Development Organization (LRDO) and engaged in business in Minnesota, USA, announced that they are involved in other support initiatives, including the construction of a hospital to aid his fellow Ethiopians.
He stated that, in collaboration with Ethiopians residing abroad, Project Cure, and Haramaya University, they have managed to collect and deliver 54 containers of medical supplies in a short period.
Mr. Jamal Ali, who was born in Haramaya City, stated that despite living far away from their home country, Ethiopians living abroad (Diaspora) have been able to gather and provide medical supplies to support their people. He also mentioned their intention to continue offering such assistance.
During the medical equipment donation handover ceremony at Haramaya General Hospital, the hospital Manager, Ahmed Abduselam stated that the support would be a great resource for the hospital, which provides services to over a million citizens annually.
The Mayor of Maya City, Dr. Ifrah Wazir, mentioned in her welcoming speech that the modern medical equipment and materials brought to the country by Ethiopians living abroad will enhance the services provided by the hospital and make it more efficient. She also expressed gratitude to the Ethiopians living abroad (the Diaspora) for their support in the country’s development and their love for their people.
The ceremony was attended by Mrs. Roza Umer, the Vice President of Harari Regional State, management members of Haramaya University, senior leaders and workers of Haramaya District and Maya City Government, health professionals, and representatives of the dwellers.
Mr. Asad Fahmi, a coordinator from Haramaya University, has announced that Lemif Relief & Development Organization (LRDO), Project Cure, and Haramaya University are importing 54 containers of medical supplies from the United States. Out of these, six containers of medical equipment were donated. Three containers, each valued between $500,000 and $600,000, were delivered to Gelemso, Haramaya, and Bedeno hospitals.
By: Shemesedin Mohammed
Camera: Foad Ahmed
Haramaya University Public & International Relations Directorate