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2020
by Christian Leuner
Great concern for the medical care of the people in Mekelle, the 500,000 inhabitants capital of Tigray / Ethiopia
by Christian Leuner
Witten city council passed a resolution on the war in Tigray
The German city of Witten is a twin city of the Ethiopian city of Mekelle. This has 500,000 inhabitants, is the second-largest in Ethiopia and the capital of the northern province of Tigray. There is currently a military conflict with great destruction and a most serious humanitarian catastrophe for the population.
The city of Witten and its citizens have been committed to the development of the city for more than 10 years with donations in materials, money, as well as work stays in Mekelle. Now it is to be feared that these successes will be undone by the military activities. Therefore, the council of the city of Witten contacts directly the Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Dr. Abi Ahmed with the request to bring about an end to the conflict.
Read more … Witten city council passed a resolution on the war in Tigray
by Christian Leuner
Again most alarming news from Tigray capital Mekelle
Read more … Again most alarming news from Tigray capital Mekelle
by Christian Leuner
Latest news. Sufferings from Tigray War in the Tigray capital Mekelle
Read more … Latest news. Sufferings from Tigray War in the Tigray capital Mekelle
by Christian Leuner
Covid 19 now shaking Tigray province -
It is with great sadness that we learned today the death of Dr. Fisehaye Alemseged due to COVID-19 in Tigray. As you remember, he presented to the Internation COVID- 19 Support group and members of Etiopia-Witten the epidemiological COVID-19 situation three weeks ago excellently.
It is such a big loss from such a highly educated and experienced member of the Ethiopian society. More care and equipment for these rare specialists is mandatory
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by Christian Leuner
Cardiovascular Diseases andSudanes Heart Journal: Covid-19: The Experience Of Ayder Hospital, Tigray Regional State, Northern Ethiopia
by Christian Leuner
Scientific Paper on Rheumatic Heart Disease just published on Sudanese Heart Journal
Sudan Heart Journal Vol. 7, No. 3, 2020 April 1st, 2020
Original Article
Community Awareness of Sore Throat And Rheumatic Heart Disease in Northern Ethiopia
Read more … Scientific Paper on Rheumatic Heart Disease just published on Sudanese Heart Journal
by Christian Leuner
Etiopia-Witten donates aid to COVID-19 in Ethiopia
A group of high-profile international scientists with close personal ties to Ethiopia, led by WHO staff, have set up a task force to advise the Ethiopian government in Tigray on combating the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to the very long experience of members of Etiopia-Witten, the member of the board of Etiopia-Witten, the internist Ahmedin Idris from Witten, was included in the task force. In these consultations, Etiopia-Witten is particularly committed to the development of personal protection products for medical personnel that could be manufactured on site in Ethiopia. This against the background that their numbers are minimal compared to the population. Etiopia-Witten receives intensive advice from the hygiene department of the Marienhospital in Bochum, which is linked to Ethiopia.
As a first example, the instructions for the production of reusable overalls that are washable at 90° C from a plastic for waterproof covers for mattresses in hospital beds have been described, which are already been used and tested in Bochum.
An initial donation of 10,000 euros from Etiopia-Witten was made to the account of the Task Force, which is organizationally supported by the Tigrinya Development Association (TDA) of the foreign Tigrinya - Ethiopians.
Read more … Etiopia-Witten donates aid to COVID-19 in Ethiopia