Dr Mario Atzeni had never worked in an African hospital. When some friends proposed him to volunteer with doctors of ASPOS in order to improve the pediatric ward at the hospital in Adwa he didn’t think twice...
We share the greeting read by Sister Laura at Giampaolo Fasolo's funeral last June 30. "Dear Giampaolo, we square off to accompany you to the 'home' you are entering. I avoid emotional and tearful speeches that do not befit the person you have always been...
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In March 2023 the situation in Tigray is still hard for hunger, lack of medicines, cash, fuel etc. But Kidane Mehret Hospital always offered assistance and a safe place ti give birth. Read the report...
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The lack of medical treatment, including medicine and medical equipment, is very concerning in the north of Ethiopia. Also Kidane Mehret Hospital is facing this emergency since autumn 2021, when trucks and flights were prevented from bringing medical aid and fuel into Tigray region. Read "Dwilling medical...
The commitments and agreements made by the Ethiopian federal forces, humanitarian agencies and diplomacy did not seem to be maintained. The first Red Cross aid convoys arrived in Mekelle only on 12 December, in Adwa on the 18th of December...
From 4 November last, when Ethiopian Prime Minister Abyi Ahmed began military action in Tigray against the forces of the local party in power, the TPLF, to date the conflict in Ethiopia continues not to appear on the news or on the agenda Italian foreign...
At the begining of November 2020, the Ethiopian Prime Minister has ordered a military intervention against the regional government of Tigray, following unauthorized elections and an attack on a federal military base. Amici di Adwa, sister Laura Girotto and all the salesian sisters remain by...
2019 was a key year for the Adwa hospital. The activity that before was carried out in the temporary structure of the Mission was transferred to the first wing of the new building. ...