TDVA’s Ortho-Physiotherapy Center Receives Major Boost with 9.2 Million Birr Support from Humanity & Inclusion
Mekelle, Ethiopia – October 2, 2024
The Tigray Disabled Veterans Association (TDVA) has secured a transformative 9.2 million ETB support package from Humanity & Inclusion (HI), significantly enhancing rehabilitation services for war-wounded veterans and civilians at its flagship Mekelle Ortho-Physiotherapy Center.
Key Support Components
🦾 Medical Equipment:
- Advanced prosthetic limbs and mobility devices
- Durable rehabilitation tools with 5-year warranties
- Specialized training kits for physiotherapists
🧠 Holistic Care Expansion:
- Mental health integration programs
- Capacity-building for 28-year-old center serving new war casualties
- Mobile units for hard-to-reach areas
Ceremony Highlights
🤝 Partnership Statements:
- Mr. Jamal (HI Program Manager):
*”After 38 years in Ethiopia, we’re intensifying support for Tigray’s unprecedented rehabilitation needs post-genocide.”* - Dr. Kohkob (Tigray Health Bureau):
“This collaboration sets a new standard for disability inclusion in postwar recovery.”
Veteran Impact
📈 Center’s 2024 Achievements:
- 1,100+ prosthetics fitted since January
- 45% increase in female beneficiaries
- 3D-printing capability established for custom solutions
Urgent Needs Addressed
⚠️ Postwar Realities:
- 5,000+ documented amputees since 2020
- 70% lack access to follow-up care
- Critical shortage of trained physiotherapists
