{"id":3618,"date":"2026-05-26T17:02:46","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T17:02:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/?p=3618"},"modified":"2026-05-26T17:02:47","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T17:02:47","slug":"a-major-step-forward-for-healthcare-services-in-addis-ababa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/2026\/05\/26\/a-major-step-forward-for-healthcare-services-in-addis-ababa\/","title":{"rendered":"A MAJOR STEP FORWARD FOR HEALTHCARE SERVICES IN ADDIS ABABA"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The completion of Lafto Hospital marks an important milestone in Ethiopia\u2019s healthcare sector. The hospital is expected to support the country\u2019s broader goal of positioning Addis Ababa as a center for medical tourism while helping reduce the foreign currency spent on medical treatment abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Facility Scale and Vision:-<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Built on 5.4 hectares of land, the hospital consists of 17 modern buildings and 500 beds. The facility was developed to strengthen Ethiopia\u2019s healthcare capacity, expand access to advanced medical services, and support the country\u2019s ambition to become a destination for specialized healthcare in East Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Advanced Medical Technology:-<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The hospital includes an AI-assisted digital PET scan system, alongside a range of advanced medical technologies, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– A 3-Tesla MRI system<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– A 640-slice CT scan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– A voice-controlled Cath Lab<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– 3D Mammography equipment<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Robotics Laboratory (TLA) equipment<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These technologies are expected to improve the diagnosis and treatment of complex medical conditions within the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#PMOEthiopia<\/a>#EthiopiaDelivers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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