Israeli Medical Professionals Offer Advanced Training to Ethiopian Health Professionals

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Advanced training on comprehensive anesthesiology and life-supporting techniques is being provided by Israeli medical professionals to health professionals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The training is a collaborative effort between MASHAV, Israel's international development agency, and the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), with the full support of Ethiopia's Ministry of Health. The initiative aims to train approximately 100 physicians and medical staff from eight hospitals in the Ethiopian capital.

Key Takeaways:

  • Approximately 100 physicians and medical staff from eight hospitals in Addis Ababa are receiving advanced training on comprehensive anesthesiology and life-supporting techniques.
  • The training is a collaborative effort between MASHAV, Israel's international development agency, and the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC).
  • The initiative is supported by Ethiopia's Ministry of Health and marks the sixth-round of training provided by Israeli medical professionals to Ethiopian health professionals.
  • The training is taking place at Alert Hospital Comprehensive Specialized Hospital in Addis Ababa.
  • The Israeli team, led by Adam Goldstein from Israel's Wolfson Medical Center, is engaging in a mutual exchange of knowledge with their Ethiopian counterparts.
  • Dr. Shimelis Gezahegn, CEO of Alert Hospital, has expressed gratitude for the support and emphasized the hospital's receipt of crucial medical equipment from its Israeli partners.
  • The collaborative effort includes plans to establish a new spine treatment center at Alert Hospital with Israeli support.

Statistics:

  • Approximately 100 physicians and medical staff are receiving training.
  • Eight hospitals in Addis Ababa are participating in the initiative.
  • This is the sixth-round of training provided by Israeli medical professionals to Ethiopian health professionals.
  • The training is being held at Alert Hospital Comprehensive Specialized Hospital.

Sources:

  • Ethiopian News Agency
  • MASHAV
  • American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC)
  • Ministry of Health, Ethiopia
  • Wolfson Medical Center