Addis Ababa, February 21, 2025 – Ethiopia has taken a significant step in specialized pediatric care with the inauguration of the country’s first dedicated Pediatric Neurosurgery Center at Zewditu Memorial Hospital. Equipped with cutting-edge medical technology, the center aims to transform the treatment of children in need of life-saving neurosurgical interventions.
The center features state-of-the-art equipment, including a Leica operating microscope, neuroendoscopy, an Intensive Care Unit (ICU), a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), an Emergency Unit, and advanced diagnostic tools such as CT scans and Ultrasound. This marks a groundbreaking moment for the country’s healthcare sector, as it enhances the accessibility of specialized neurosurgical care for children.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by key government officials, including Addis Ababa Mayor Adanech Abebe, Minister of Health Dr. Mekdes Daba, and Addis Ababa Health Bureau Head Dr. Yohannes Chala, among other dignitaries. In her remarks, Mayor Adanech emphasized the importance of this facility in addressing the critical health challenges faced by children suffering from neurological disorders. She highlighted the administration’s commitment to improving pediatric healthcare services and making Addis Ababa a model city for child-friendly medical infrastructure.
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