A Need for Healthcare Services in Tigray & Our ResponseFEWSI'S SUPPORT for the Mekelle Ortho-Physiotherapy Center (MOPC)
A Need for Healthcare Services in Tigray & Our Response
In February 2024, The Fewsi Foundation (Fewsi) initiated a two-fold support program to assist the Mekelle Ortho-Physiotherapy Center (MOPC) in meeting the physical and mental healthcare needs of the war-injured population of Tigray. The Tigray War (2020-2022) created an enormous number of civilian and military casualties and the destruction of many aspects of healthcare infrastructure. Many of the victims of these injuries are children and young adults. In the aftermath of this civil conflict, the Mekelle Ortho-Physiotherapy Center (MOPC) has been stretched to its capacity, but personnel and resources are still inadequate in proportion to the number of individuals who need care.
“The Fewsi Foundation has played a big role in increasing the quality of Service at MOPC.”Brhane Teame, Director of the Mekelle Ortho-Physiotherapy Center
Summary of Project Updates & Progress
Within 6 months of Fewsi’s Support Program operating, the Federal Government of Ethiopia recognized MOPC for its outstanding services, selecting MOPC as the recipient of the Award for Excellence in Service. Within 11 months of Fewsi’s Support Program operating, MOPC was able to provide a staggering 7,705 physical therapy sessions, 3,482 orthotic/prosthetic service sessions, and 610 psychiatric therapy sessions and served a combined total of 3,407 individual patients.
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Fewsi's support program providing physical therapy and orthotics/prosthetics support, along with developing and supporting psycho-social services for coping with limb loss.
