Communities
Soddo, Ethiopia
African Mission Healthcare partners with Soddo Christian Hospital in Soddo, Ethiopia. The country’s ancient civilization and history of independence from Western colonization are sources of pride for Ethiopians. Yet, like many countries, Ethiopia has struggled with ethnic conflicts and political instability. The disparities between urban and rural populations leave many of its poorest populations without access to quality healthcare.
Soddo Christian Hospital
Soddo Christian Hospital opened its doors in 2005. Since then, it has grown to a 171-bed facility offering a broad spectrum of medical and surgical services. In 2006, Soddo became a site for training general surgeons (under the Pan-African Academy of Christian Surgeons) and later expanded to include orthopedic surgeons.
African Mission Healthcare has partnered with Soddo Hospital since 2011. In 2022, Soddo joined the Mission Hospital Teaching Network. A chief goal of Soddo’s leadership is to establish a family physician residency program alongside other educational initiatives targeting shortages in anesthesia, radiology, and nursing.
Treating Patients Today
How African Mission Healthcare is helping treat patients in Ethiopia:
- Equipped Soddo pathology laboratory to improve diagnosis.
- Provided surgical equipment.
Training Health Workers for Tomorrow
How African Mission Healthcare is helping train health workers in Ethiopia:
- Provided scholarships for a Soddo anesthesiologist and pediatric surgeon at Mission Hospital Teaching Network mentor partner Kijabe Hospital.
- Financed housing for physician trainee.
- Supported planned family doctor training program.
- Provided pathology training.
- Provided an Ethiopian hospital leader with a scholarship to obtain a Masters in Healthcare Administration.
Transforming Hospitals for the Future
How African Mission Healthcare is helping transform Soddo Christian Hospital:
- Expanded obstetrical and neonatal wards.