Emirates Red Crescent Grants $300,000 to Ethiopia Cardiac Centre for Child Care

Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) has pledged $300,000 to the Ethiopia Cardiac Centre to expand medical services and surgical care for children. The funding aims to reduce surgical backlogs and enhance the facility’s capacity to treat pediatric patients with complex heart conditions. Strengthening Pediatric Cardiac Care The grant will be directed toward improving medical infrastructure and procuring essential surgical supplies for the center. Located in Addis Ababa, the Ethiopia Cardiac Centre is a critical facility for the region, providing specialized cardiovascular treatments that are often inaccessible to low-income families. The financial injection ensures that children on long waiting lists receive timely life-saving interventions. This contribution follows a series of international health initiatives led by the UAE-based humanitarian organization. The ERC has historically focused on healthcare infrastructure in East Africa, identifying cardiac care as a high-priority sector due to the high costs of surgery and specialized medical equipment. Logistical Support and Operations Beyond capital equipment, the $300,000 allocation will support operational costs associated with complex…