Addis Ababa, May 26, 2026 (FMC) – Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has inaugurated Lafto Specialized Hospital in Addis Ababa, a major healthcare facility equipped with advanced medical technologies and designed to expand the country’s capacity for specialized medical services.
In a social media post following the inauguration, the Prime Minister said the hospital has been inaugurated in line with Ethiopia’s improved preventive and curative healthcare policy.
He noted that the facility supports efforts to position Addis Ababa as a destination for medical tourism and to reduce the foreign currency spent on medical treatment abroad.
Lafto Hospital is built on 5.4 hectares of land and consists of 17 modern buildings with a total capacity of 500 beds. It is designed to strengthen Ethiopia’s healthcare capacity, expand access to advanced medical services, and support the country’s ambition to become a destination for specialized healthcare in East Africa.
The hospital is equipped with advanced medical technologies, including an AI-assisted digital PET scan system, a 3-Tesla MRI machine, a 640-slice CT scan, a voice-controlled Cath Lab, 3D mammography equipment, and robotics laboratory (TLA) equipment.
The Prime Minister further stated that the hospital reflects ongoing efforts to expand advanced healthcare institutions and strengthen national self-reliance.PM Abiy Inaugurates Lafto Specialized Hospital in Addis Ababa, Marking Major Healthcare Expansion