Reeyot Interview with President Getachew Reda

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Reeyot Interview with President Getachew Reda.

In Ethiopia, support has been provided for production resources to enable the modern manufacturing of assistive devices within the country for citizens who have sustained physical injuries due to various reasons.
This support, aimed at assisting individuals who have suffered physical injuries from incidents including war and other accidents, is said to make a significant contribution to efforts in Ethiopia to provide quality healthcare services and support people with disabilities.
The production resources for assistive devices were donated by the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) to Ethiopia’s assistive device services. Dr. Ayele Teshome, the Deputy Minister of Health, stated that this assistance will help produce modern prosthetic limbs, including artificial hands and legs, as well as other supportive tools for individuals injured due to war and other incidents.
Dr. Ayele noted that people with disabilities in Ethiopia often struggle to access sufficient assistive devices, and producing these tools domestically would be highly beneficial.
Mr. Kaleab Tadese, the Ethiopia Director of the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), explained that the support was provided through an agreement with the Ministry of Health to produce assistive devices for citizens needing them due to injuries from conflicts and other causes. He added that the resources are intended for local production and that the organization is also training professionals to facilitate this effort.
It was also mentioned that the JDC had previously donated various medical equipment to 48 hospitals.
The institution is working to support Ethiopian citizens with physical injuries and those in need of assistive devices by introducing Israel’s modern technologies to other countries. Avital Sandlerof, the Director General of JDC, stated that this initiative helps approximately ten thousand people with disabilities each year.
At the program, attendees included the Minister of Health, Dr. Mekdes Daba; the Chairperson of Ethiopia’s Assistive Device Service Board and Minister of Irrigation and Lowlands, Dr. Abraham Belay; and the Israeli Ambassador to Ethiopia, Dr. Abraham Ngusie.
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