In response to the Ethiopian crisis, Australian Doctors for Africa has sent a sea container of donated medical equipment to Dessie Referral Hospital, a looted and damaged hospital located 400 km north of the capital, Addis Ababa. Equipment included operating tables, anaesthesia machine, beds, mattresses, wheelchairs, PPE and theatre supplies, which will support the setting up of an operating theatre and refurbishment of...
In response to the Ethiopian crisis, Australian Doctors for Africa has donated large consignments of orthopaedic plates, screws and equipment to four Ethiopian hospitals in Addis Ababa, Wolaita Sodo, Gondar and Hossana. “The whole donation let us see that still we have hope in changing the life of our patients” said Dr Abinet Hailemariam, Head of Orthopaedics Department, Wolaita Sodo University Teaching Referral...
The Toliara Clubfoot Clinic in Madagascar has been repainted and looks fantastic – so colourful and welcoming for the children. The team, lead by Lucile, are continuing to provide a much needed service to children in need in the Toliara...
Following a review of Australian Doctors for Africa’s structure, changes were made to separate management from governance. We are pleased to introduce three new Board members – Peter Abery, Dr Nandini Doreswamyand David McCoy, who have joined John Bond (Chair) and Dr Graham Forward (Founder & CEO) on the new Board of the Relief Fund. Further information about the ADFA Board can be found on the website. Eternal gratitude...
Australian Doctors for Africa recently provided a large quantity of PPE and equipment to Hargeisa Group Hospital (HGH) to further assist with the COVID-19 epidemic. Supplies included 10,000 face masks, 27,000 pairs of gloves, 150 oxygen masks, thermometers and pulse oximeters. “We express our appreciation to the ADFA team for this timely assistance and continuous support to HGH”, said Dr Askar, HGH Director. Huge thanks to...