Our Impact

A beacon for mothers & children in Sidama

Recognized as Ethiopia's first iKMC national study site, delivering quality CEmONC care, zero maternal mortality in 2025, and innovative community outreach. Our advanced Laboratory & Imaging wing redefines diagnosis.

10,000+

Children consulted & treated

79,000+

Laboratory tests

1,000+

Major surgeries

290+

Neonates in NICU

⭐ Bushulo is the first facility in Ethiopia implementing Immediate Kangaroo Mother Care (iKMC) for unstable preterm infants — a model now shaping national newborn care standards. Our Level III Laboratory & Digital X-ray serve as regional reference.

Clinical excellence, free at the point of need

From high-risk obstetrics to advanced neonatal ICU, our specialised departments serve over 50,000 visits each year. The Laboratory & Imaging Wing delivers world-class diagnostics.

OB/GYN

9,500+ ANC visits, 35% C-section, VBAC success ↑75%

Pediatrics

97.8% survival rate, SAM treatment, neuro clinic

NICU

94% survival, ventilators, surfactant therapy, ikMC pioneer

Laboratory

Level III recognition, GeneXpert, hormonal assays, CD4 count, blood culture ready 2026

Imaging

8,683 ultrasounds, mobile X-ray, echocardiography, digital radiology suite

Free Treatment

ETB 11.3M subsidy, destitute & underserved families

Rooted in community: Outreach & empowerment

Education & Youth Empowerment

We believe education is the foundation of community transformation. Our programs focus on keeping children in school and equipping youth with valuable skills.

✓ 550 children received scholastic support
✓ 18 youth passed COC exams
✓ 48 certified in vocational skills
✓ 7 legal business groups formed

Housing & Food Security

Safe housing and reliable nutrition are basic human rights. We work directly with families to build resilient homes and sustainable food systems.

✓ 3 new houses constructed, 3 reinforced
✓ Vegetable seeds distributed to families
✓ Fruit seedlings planted for long-term nutrition
✓ Backyard gardening initiative launched

Economic Resilience

Financial independence empowers mothers and families to break the cycle of poverty. We provide seed capital and connect families to government support systems.

✓ 104 mothers received seed capital
✓ 260+ households enrolled in government health insurance
✓ Savings groups promoted across communities
✓ Small business training provided

❤ 620 people reached via health promotion + outreach 🎓 69 youth short-term vocational training 🌱 Backyard gardening initiative

Sustainability with a soul

Only 35% of operational income comes from patient fees — free maternal, neonatal and child care is at our core. The rest is supported by generous partners.

Caritas Austria Ursula Zindel-Hilti Foundation FMM Worldwide Missio · Sedisa · CEI

Free treatment subsidy 2025 ETB 11.15 million

Adult OPD visits 14,000+ free of charge

Zero power interruption 100% solar + backup oxygen plant

Thanks to our main donors Caritas Austria and the Ursula Zindel-Hilti Foundation, we continue to expand the Advanced Medical Laboratory & Diagnostic Wing (completion 2027) — including digital pathology and microbiology.

Way Forward: 2026 innovations

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Microbiology lab

First interim bacterial culture to fight AMR and neonatal sepsis.

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Human milk bank

Safe Donated Milk for Newborn Care

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Advanced NICU care

Surfactant therapy expanded, non-invasive ventilation.

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Center of Excellence

Strive to becoming a leading facility in MCH service.