St. Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College-SPHMMC shared a post on Facebook:
“SPHMMC’s New Clinic Expands Access to Life-Saving Mammography
St. Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College (SPHMMC) has officially inaugurated a new Breast Cancer Screening Clinic, a major milestone in the hospital’s efforts to enhance women’s health and strengthen breast cancer care in Ethiopia.
The clinic was made possible through the generous support of Team 413 for Mahelet and Alpha Breast Cancer Support Services, two U.S.-based charitable organizations founded by Ethiopian-born Americans. They jointly donated a state-of-the-art mammography machine valued at 60 million Birr.
The donation was made in memory of Mahelet Girma, who passed away from breast cancer in 2021, turning her legacy into hope for Ethiopian women in need of early detection and timely care.
During the inauguration, Muluken Tesfaye, Provost of SPHMMC, expressed deep appreciation to the donors, noting that the new equipment will enable faster access to mammography services without long waits.
MuluBerhan Girma, Mahelet’s mother and representative of Team 413, said:
‘It gives me great comfort to see this clinic built in memory of my daughter, helping Ethiopian women receive the care they deserve.’
Veronica Musie, Chair of Alpha Breast Cancer Support Services, highlighted her organization’s commitment to women’s health:
‘We are proud to stand with SPHMMC and Ethiopian women in the fight against breast cancer.’
Yisihak suga,Breast Cancer care Coordinator at SPHMMC, noted that the donation will greatly improve access to life-saving screening services.
In her remarks, Hiwot Solomon, Disease Prevention and Control Lead Executive Officer at the Ministry of Health, praised the Ethiopian diaspora for their impactful contribution:
‘Your dedication shows how the diaspora can make a lasting difference in improving the health of Ethiopians.’
The launch of the Breast Cancer Screening Clinic demonstrates SPHMMC’s ongoing commitment to early detection, innovation, and compassionate care for women across Ethiopia.”
Abdu Adem Yesufe, Program Director of Adult Hematology and Medical Oncology Fellowship at St. Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College- SPHMMC, shared post by SPHMMC on LinkedIn, adding:
“Another milestone from St. Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College- SPHMMC during the month of breast cancer awareness, October!”
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