The central card room is a place within a health facility where patient records are kept. This paper- based system is incredibly cumbersome for both the patient and the healthcare staff. For example, there is limited storage space for the cards and it is very time-consuming for patients to fill out the form each time. However, the Ethiopian Ministry of Health is in the process of digitizing its various health information systems, so health centers and clinics are required to digitize their card rooms. This means that we need to purchase computers for all our health facilities so that government software can be installed. A donation of $8000 would enable us to purchase a desktop computer for all our healthcare facilities.

 We believe it is important to provide our employees with opportunities for professional development or continuing education. This is enriching for them and also benefits their families and the local community by increasing their salary. Ongoing professional development also ensures that our employees stay abreast of the latest trends and developments in medical care so that they can provide quality patient care and improve clinical practice. We need funding for scholarships so that some of our employees can convert their diploma into a degree. A donation of $5000 covers the full cost of fees for a BSc in midwifery, nursing or public health, housing and a monthly stipend. 

 

The Galeya Rogdha Clinic serves as a crucial lifeline for a remote and underserved community where healthcare options are scarce. Located 25 kilometers from the nearest primary health care center, residents often face a challenging 2-3 hour journey to receive much-needed medical attention at the clinic.

Although the clinic can serve more than 30,000 people, it currently serves fewer than 8,000. This stark contrast highlights the significant barriers the community faces in accessing essential medical services. To realize its full potential, a comprehensive approach is required. This strategy includes expanding the clinic's infrastructure, implementing solar power and increasing staff capacity and improving access to basic health services.

Our immediate goal is to build new staff accommodation, toilets and a dedicated outpatient clinic for mothers and children with maternity facilities. We have recently secured funding for staff accommodation and toilets as well as a motorcycle to enable our staff to reach more patients in need. Now we are looking for further support to realize the outpatient clinic. Your contribution will help us close the gap in access to healthcare and improve access to healthcare for this underserved community.