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Mission and Commitment

Mehoni Primary Hospital serves a population of over 500,000 residents in southern Tigray, Ethiopia. It is a dedicated healthcare facility providing high-quality, accessible medical services to the people of Raya Azebo and its surrounding communities. Over the decades, our hospital has expanded to meet evolving healthcare needs, ensuring every patient receives compassionate care. As a primary hospital, we offer a comprehensive range of preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic services, all focused on improving public health and increasing healthcare accessibility. Our team of doctors, nurses, and healthcare professionals works tirelessly to serve the community with unwavering dedication.

At Mehoni Primary Hospital, our mission is to provide essential and accessible healthcare to our community, despite ongoing resource challenges. We are committed to making the most of available resources, gradually improving our services,and delivering patient-centered care to those who need it most. As the healthcare needs of our region continue to grow, Mehoni Primary Hospital remains dedicated to adapting, finding solutions, and striving to enhance the quality of care within our means.

Through partnerships with NGOs and international healthcare organizations, we continue to expand our services, upgrade our medical infrastructure to meet global medical standards. Our commitment remains to provide equitable, efficient, and high-quality healthcare for all.

Current Challenges

The hospital faces significant healthcare challenges, including a high prevalence of malaria, tuberculosis, HIV, and malnutrition. These issues are further exacerbated by limited access to essential medical equipment, medications, and a severe shortage of healthcare professionals. In just six months, the hospital managed 76,130 outpatient visits and 4,042 emergency cases, placing immense pressure on its already strained resources.

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Beyond medical challenges, the hospital also struggles with outdated infrastructure and inefficient systems. For instance, hospital linens are still washed by hand, a time-consuming and labor-intensive process. Additionally, the hospital relies on paper-based patient records, leading to inefficiencies in data management, delayed service delivery, and increased administrative burdens.

Our Impact

At Mehoni Primary Hospital, our team of diverse healthcare professionals—including general practitioners, midwives, nurses, and pharmacists—has been instrumental in delivering high-impact services to the community. With more than 140 dedicated staff members across various specialties, we ensure essential services like outpatient consultations, maternal care, family planning, and emergency responses are available to thousands. In just six months (2017 E.C.), the hospital handled over 102,000 outpatient cases, conducted 1,552 professional deliveries, and supported more than 1,500 antenatal care visits—a testament to our commitment to maternal and child health. These figures reflect not only our efficiency but the community's trust in our care.

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Partnerships

This horizontal bar chart summarizes key healthcare performance metrics over a six-month period in the Ethiopian calendar year 2017 (2024-2025 Gregorian).

  • The highest recorded figure, with 102,132 total visits, demonstrating the hospital's high patient flow and accessibility.
  • OPD Visits (General Outpatient)reached 76,130, reflecting the core volume of clinical consultations.
  • A total of 4,042 emergencies were handled, showing the hospital's responsiveness to urgent care needs.
  • Delivered to 3,645 individuals, indicating significant engagement in reproductive health.
  • Hypertensive & Diabetic Care: Served 309 and 256 patients respectively.
  • 323 surgeries completed, indicating surgical capacity and activity.
This data highlights the hospital's extensive community impact, its growing outpatient demand, and consistent service delivery in maternal health, emergency response, and chronic disease care.
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Staff Breakdown
  • Admin Staff make up the largest share at 27.2% (72 staff), reflecting the hospital's administrative capacity.
  • Nurses follow closely at 24.2% (64), underscoring their critical role in direct patient care
  • Laboratory Technicians represent 9.1% (24), ensuring diagnostic services.
  • Specialist Physicians, although fewer in number (2.3%), are key for complex case management
  • Dental, Ophthalmic, and Health Officers: Represent less than 2% each, but add critical diversity in services

This staff composition reflects a well-rounded healthcare team, with strong representation in nursing, administration, and diagnostics—supported by specialists and dedicated auxiliary services.

Community in Action: Reviving Healthcare Through Unity and Service

Over the past two years, the absence of an X-ray machine severely impacted diagnostic services at Mehoni Primary Hospital, leaving many patients without critical care. In a remarkable show of community-driven action, the hospital's leadership—alongside the dedicated Hospital Board and the Woreda Administration—initiated the construction of a new X-ray room with a total investment of 1.75 million Birr. This vital project was not just about infrastructure—it became a symbol of unity and hope. Local youth volunteers played a central role, contributing their labor, repainting bedside cabinets, and helping prepare the facility for service. Their commitment, combined with institutional support, brought new life to the hospital and renewed faith in what can be achieved when a community comes together for a shared cause.

X-ray Room Construction in Progress

Volunteers Cleaning Bedside Cabinets

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