The Ethiopia Stroke Foundation recently conducted a Stroke Awareness Workshop for staff of the Bole Subcity Woreda 06 Office.
The session covered key topics including what stroke is, its warning signs and symptoms, emergency response actions, available treatment options, and practical strategies for stroke prevention. Through this initiative, participants gained valuable knowledge to recognize stroke early and act FAST when every second counts.
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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.
In addition to this landmark surgery, numerous procedures were also carried out at Zewditu Hospital and Jimma University Specialized Hospital. The UC Davis Health team not only performed surgeries but also provided invaluable knowledge and hands-on mentorship to neurosurgery residents and staff at each hospital. This initiative underscores a strong commitment to advancing global health and enhancing neurological care in Ethiopia.