Ethiopia to Build East Africa's Largest Integrated Rehabilitation Center
Ethiopia to Build East Africa's Largest Integrated Rehabilitation Center
The center will set a new standard for healthcare in Ethiopia, Minister of Health Mekdes Daba said at the groundbreaking ceremony in Gefersa, Sheger City.
The new center will transform a 40-year-old facility into a leading continental rehabilitation center. By consolidating 17 facilities, it will provide comprehensive, integrated care for individuals with physical, mental, cognitive, psychological, or bodily impairments.
Mekdes reiterated the government's focus on health policy, especially regarding non-communicable diseases.
Spanning over 17 hectares, the complex will include 13 blocks offering the following services:
🟠medical,
🟠therapeutic,
🟠residential,
🟠recreational.
Urban agriculture programs will also be integrated to:
🟠support patient care,
🟠enable therapy,
🟠create employment.
Upon completion, the National Integrated Rehabilitation Center will be East Africa's largest, delivering specialized care for injuries, chronic illnesses, and congenital conditions.
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