Addis Ababa, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has today inaugurated the newly center for the Ethiopian Prosthetic and Orthotic Service, which he gave direction for its formation three years ago.
The center will cater to increasing needs for such products by manufacturing them locally for persons encountering disabilities due to natural conditions and due to accidents.
The Ethiopian Prosthetic and Orthotic Service will develop, maintain and provide assistive technologies, produce accessible, quality and customer-oriented prosthetic and physical supports and provide other rehabilitation services, Office of the Prime Minister said.
Source: Ethiopian News Agency