Dr. Getiso Tarekegn’s Journey at Soddo Hospital 

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Empowering Healing and Hope in Ethiopia 

Meet Dr. Getiso Tarekegn, a MedSend National Scholar and resident in the PAACS program at Soddo Hospital in Ethiopia. 

In this heartfelt video, Dr. Tarekegn expresses his deep appreciation for MedSend’s support, which makes his training as a general surgeon possible. Every surgery, clinic visit, and hospital round is an opportunity for Dr. Tarekegn to reflect Christ’s love. “I witnessed a lot of joy and happiness on the faces of patients, not only because of the relief from disease but also because of the prayers and the gospel we share,” he explains. 

Watch the video to hear more from Dr. Tarekegn and see how your support of MedSend is equipping Christian healthcare professionals to transform lives in Ethiopia and beyond. 

Your partnership empowers healthcare professionals like Dr. Tarekegn to provide life-saving care and share the gospel in underserved communities. Together, we are building a legacy of hope. 

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