Introduction
In Western Australia, there is much publicity regarding the emergency waiting times in a hospital.
Access for an orthopaedic operation at the General Hospital in Addis Ababa can take as long as five days and less important surgery can take more than one year.
The reason for this is not because of a shortage of surgeons but rather the competition for operating space and operating time at the General Hospital.
Creating two new orthopaedic operating theatres will significantly impact on the hospital’s ability to greatly increase the number of orthopaedic operations and crucially reduce the waiting time for an emergency operation.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A DONATION FORMAustralian Doctors for Africa (ADFA) has a commitment to effect significant change in health care and well-being in Ethiopia, through the provision of overseas medical teams, services and assistance.
Australian Doctors for Africa is setting Ethiopia on course to a more stable future by assisting them with medical equipment, medical supplies, medical training, surgical operations and medical building projects.
Established in 2005, ADFA is a non-profit community based organisation with its headquarters located in Perth. It has DGR status.
Since its inception the growth of ADFA has been phenomenally successful through seven (7) medical assignments to Ethiopia.
Rhys & Hannah's Wedding Gift
Rhys & Hannah working voluntarily in Madagascar
Rhys and Hannah have asked guests who would like to give them a wedding gift, to please make a donation to Australian Doctors for Africa In lieu of a gift.
In particular, they would like to be able to supply surgical equipment that is desperately needed for the Black Lion Hospital in Addis Ababa In Ethiopia. Orthopaedic plates, screws and drill bits are required to operate on trauma patients. Those who cannot afford to have an operation are often left with gross deformity or diability. For as little as $7 we can supply the equipment needed to repair a child’s badly fractured leg.
Rhys and Hannah thank you from the bottom of their hearts for helping those in need.
How to Donate:
| Credit Card | |
|---|---|
| By telephone: | Christine Tasker 9321 5480 (ADFA Secretary) Mon-Fri 8.30 – 5pm |
| Direct Deposit to ADFA Bank Account | |
| Account Name: | Australian Doctors for Africa Relief Fund |
| BSB: | 086 492 |
| a/c No: | 82925 1127 |
| Reference for deposit: | R & H your first initial & surname please |
| Cheques | |
| Please make cheques out to Australian Doctors for Africa
Place in card and send to 43 Irvine Street, Peppermint Grove 6011 or take on the day, there will be a table allocated for gifts and cards. Thank you for supporting Rhys and Hannah’s wishes. ADFA is very privileged to have the support of such a generous and thoughtful young couple. | |
2010 Little Feet Walk a great success
The South Perth foreshore was the backdrop for this annual and important fund raising event. Now in its fourth year, the event has been a significant fund raising activity for Australian Doctors for Africa with funds being directed towards medical teams and the screening and treatment of talipes or club foot in Ethiopia, Somalia and Madagascar.
This year saw over 250 walkers stride along the 10 km foreshore track to raise almost $26,000 which was an 80% increase over last year. Australian Doctors for Africa would like to acknowledge the support of Wesley College for the use of their grounds and premises, Salmark for sponsoring the T-shirts, Ego Pharmaceuticals and Coles for their generous contributions in making the event so successful.
