“Action on Podoconiosis” is open for business

On 15th January 2012 Action on Podoconiosis received their NGO license and opened for business officially in Hosanna, South of Addis Ababa.

Excited patients in Hosanna at their new clinic

They have 1000 patients registered and about to start treatment and have already set up rehabilitation training with a plan to run 20 girls through hairdressing and 20 boys through barbering training. Further more 150 recovering patients will start a microfinance loan programme.

Dr Fuller met Zelalem Mathewos in November and was very impressed with his preparations and state of readiness. He had learned about podo management from our good friend Meskele in Sodo and had a very good board of trustees in place.