Ethiopia

HIV and AIDs in Ethiopia

The HIV and AIDS pandemic has affected Ethiopia drastically. Millions of Ethiopian children are orphaned, and millions more women are widowed each year by this harsh disease. AIDS also has drastic consequences on the economic wellbeing of the country. Thirty percent of AIDS-related deaths are among the most productive members of society. In 2009, AIDS claimed 25 million lives.

Our work in Ethiopia

Medical Teams International will fund two major HIV & AIDS programs in partnership with Ethiopian churches in the fiscal year 2012. The project will focus on Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission, voluntary counseling, testing, and treatment. We will also support and educate about HIV prevention within the communities and health care centers.

Our partner in Ethiopia

Soddo Christian Hospital is sponsored by the St. Luke’s Healthcare Foundation and is a member of the Pan African Academy of Christian Surgeons (PAACS).

Facts

• In 2009, AIDS took 25 million lives.
• AIDS has orphaned 14 million children in southern Africa since the epidemic began.
• Ethiopia has the second highest population in sub-Saharan Africa.
• 30% of AIDS-related deaths are among the most productive members of society, constituting a great economic burden to the country.
• Medical Teams International first worked in Ethiopia during the 1984-85 famine.
• Since 1985, 27 volunteer teams have provided relief and medical training assistance.
• Today, we support two major HIV and AIDS programs in partnership with Ethiopian church development programs.
• We are developing an additional HIV and AIDS partnership for the fiscal year 2012.
• Our focus for 2012 will be on Prevention of Mother and Child Transmission of HIV.

Please donate or volunteer to help save lives in Ethiopia.