{"id":1659,"date":"2026-07-24T22:09:41","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T22:09:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ameco.et\/english\/?p=1659"},"modified":"2026-07-24T22:10:33","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T22:10:33","slug":"ethiopia-launches-national-winter-volunteer-health-campaign-aimed-at-20-million-citizens-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameco.et\/english\/ethiopia-launches-national-winter-volunteer-health-campaign-aimed-at-20-million-citizens-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Ethiopia Launches National Winter Volunteer Health Campaign Aimed at 20 Million Citizens"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 data-path-to-node=\"3\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Ethiopia Launches National Winter Volunteer Health Campaign Aimed at 20 Million Citizens<\/b><\/h1>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Addis Ababa, (AMECO)<\/b>\u2014 The Ministry of Health, in partnership with St. Peter\u2019s Specialized Hospital, has launched a nationwide winter (<i data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"126\">Kiremt<\/i>) volunteer health initiative to deliver free medical care and counseling to millions of citizens across Ethiopia.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5\">More than 30 public and private healthcare institutions are participating in the charitable campaign.<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"><b data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Expanded Access to Advanced Diagnostics and Surgery<\/b><\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7\">Speaking at the launch event, Dr. Abreham Eshete, CEO of St. Peter\u2019s Specialized Hospital, stated that the facility is fulfilling its social responsibility by extending high-level medical services to vulnerable communities free of charge.<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"8\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Target Reach:<\/b> St. Peter\u2019s Hospital alone plans to treat over 120,000 patients during the campaign.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Scope of Services:<\/b> Free coverage encompasses advanced diagnostic testing, preventive health counseling, and major surgical procedures.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"9\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Focus on Preventive Care and Community Solidarity<\/b><\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10\">Minister of Health Dr. Mekdes Daba highlighted the initiative as a vital reflection of national solidarity, emphasizing that volunteerism allows healthcare professionals to give back to their communities.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11\">&#8220;Winter volunteer service is a platform for us to support one another and demonstrate compassion,&#8221; Dr. Mekdes said. &#8220;It offers our medical professionals a unique opportunity to serve the public with renewed dedication.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\">Dr. Mekdes noted that early screenings and free consultations will enable timely disease detection and foster a proactive health culture among citizens.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13\">Nationwide, the Ministry of Health aims to extend free health services to <b data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"74\">20 million people<\/b> throughout the season. Dr. Mekdes urged both public and private healthcare facilities across the country to actively join the humanitarian campaign.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ethiopia Launches National Winter Volunteer Health Campaign Aimed at 20 Million Citizens Addis Ababa, (AMECO)\u2014 The Ministry of Health, in partnership with St. Peter\u2019s Specialized Hospital, has launched a nationwide winter (Kiremt) volunteer health initiative to deliver free medical care and counseling to millions of citizens across Ethiopia. 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