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STROKE THERAPY PROGRAMS
Ethiopia Is Grateful for you!
The Ethiopia Stroke Foundation (ESF) proudly welcomed, hosted, and supported a distinguished team of American neurosurgeons, neurocritical care specialists, and neuroscience practice managers for a vital neurosurgical and neurointerventional mission in Ethiopia. Together with Ethiopian neurosurgeons and neurointerventionalists, complex neurosurgical care was delivered in selected public hospitals, alongside meaningful capacity building and knowledge transfer.
A Monumental Milestone for Neurosurgery in Ethiopia
A significant advancement in neurosurgery has taken place in Ethiopia with the successful performance of a functional hemispherectomy at St. Peter’s Specialized Hospital. This procedure, conducted for the first time in the country, was led by a team from UC Davis Health, including Dr. Julia Sharma, Dr. Yared Nigusie A., and Dr. Abdi Ermolo, MD.…
ESF Jimma Chapter Healthcare professionals Training
The Ethiopia Stroke Foundation hosted a Healthcare professional Training at Jimma University Specialized Hospital, led by the UC Davis Health team The training aimed to elevate regional stroke careand equipped local healthcare professionals with critical skills in stroke identification (FAST method), acute management, nursing essentials, post-stroke complications, and community prevention while addressing current practice gaps…
Health Care Providers Training on Stroke
Ethiopia Stroke Foundation held a training session on stroke for healthcare providers, we had the privilege of training approximately 200 health professionals as part of the Ethiopia. Stroke Foundation’s four pillars. We are especially grateful to Dr. Yohannes Chala for officiating our program.
The Ethiopia Stroke Foundation Welcomes UC Davis Medical Team
The Ethiopia Stroke Foundation recently hosted a dedicated medical team from UC Davis, USA, for a transformative one-week clinical exchange. Working alongside local healthcare professionals, the visiting team performed complex open neurosurgeries,including several historic clinical firsts for Ethiopia at St. Peter’s Specialized Hospital, Jimma University, and Zewditu Memorial Hospital. To ensure a lasting impact, the…
Stroke Survivor Support Groups
A network of support groups for stroke survivors and their families to share experiences, receive emotional support, and learn about available therapy options. These groups meet regularly and offer both in-person and virtual meetings.
Post-Stroke Cognitive Rehabilitation
A program offering free cognitive therapy for stroke survivors experiencing memory and cognitive challenges. This initiative is designed to help patients regain essential skills for daily living.
Telehealth Stroke Therapy
A remote therapy service that allows stroke survivors to access physical and speech therapy sessions via video calls, making therapy accessible even in remote or underserved regions.
Stroke Rehabilitation Access Initiative
A project that connects stroke survivors with free physical and occupational therapy at local clinics, ensuring they receive the care they need to regain mobility and independence.