Addis Ababa, August 6, 2025 (FMC) — This Ethiopian rainy season (a local winter season), five million underprivileged Ethiopians will receive free medical care through a nationwide voluntary campaign, according to the Ministry of Health (FMoH).
A week-long health campaign has been launched by Eka Kotebe General Hospital and the Addis Ababa City Administration’s Community Participation and Voluntarism Coordination Commission.
The program, themed “Voluntary Service for a Healthy Community,” is offering a range of free services, including health counseling, screenings, and medical treatment, as part of the summer volunteer initiative.
Minister of Health Dr. Mekdes Daba and Eka Kotebe General Hospital Director General Dr. Muluken Tesfaye officially launched the program alongside senior officials.
Speaking at the event, Minister Mekdes highlighted the impact of previous campaigns, stating that more than 4.5 million people have benefited from voluntary health services in the past few years.
She added that the goal of this summer’s campaign is to provide care to another five million citizens.
Last year, Eka Kotebe General Hospital provided free health consultations, screenings, and treatments to over 80,000 vulnerable individuals, and this year, it aims to serve 100,000 people.
The Minister of Health emphasized that this year’s campaign will focus on preventing communicable diseases while also providing screenings and prevention for non-communicable diseases like hypertension and diabetes.
Dr. Muluken Tesfaye, Director General of Eka Kotebe General Hospital, noted that the initiative demonstrates the commitment of health professionals to serve their communities and put their values into impactful action, as reported by ENA.