In the Tigray Region, Ethiopia, people living in lost mountain villages face significant problems in receiving medical care. In case of emergencies, they cannot reach the closest city of Adigrat, which is the only available clinic.
The 40 kilometers trip to Adigrat takes several hours due to the challenging roads. Women close to difficult deliveries or people subject to severe diseases cannot reach the clinic in time.
Sister Medhin, ( Daughters of Charity congregation) managing several health clinics in the Region, asked for our support for the urgent purchasing of a brand new Toyota Cruiser ambulance, the only vehicle in a position to be used in these mountains. The same, in spite of two years delay, due the long war that affected the region, could be finally delivered to the Hospital facility of Alitena.
The above thanks to the support received by the NGO ” eRko – Christian Children Communities Movement ” http://www.erko.sk as well as to the donations of Vo l’A association – Caselle, (TO), “Una Scuola per Martina Onlus” – Usseglio (TO) and Mr. Limiroli.