Ayzosh Inc.’s Goal for December 2024

Our goal is to donate at least one portable ultrasound machine by the end of the year to a midwife in an at-risk community.

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Ayzosh Inc.’s Goal: Deliver Bed Sheets

Ayzosh Inc. was able to deliver 200 bed sheets and three AED machines to Black Lion Hospital in Addis Ababa in August 2024. Thank you for your support!

About Ayzosh Inc.

In Ethiopia, "Ayzosh" means to strengthen or to stay strong, embodying our mission to empower, train, and support developing countries medical providers. Ayzosh seeks to bridge the gap in medical care by equipping local medical professionals with the resources they need to serve their communities effectively.

Our Mission

Our mission is to empower, train, and support medical providers who reflect the communities they serve. We aim to achieve this by equipping them with the necessary resources to streamline diagnostic care, ensuring it is accurate and timely. Our focus begins with ultrasound diagnostics, followed by portable hematology diagnostics, addressing crucial needs in healthcare delivery.

The State Of Healthcare in Africa and Why Our Work Is Needed

In Ethiopia, only 42% of the population has access to basic healthcare services, with rural areas facing the greatest challenges in access and quality.

Across East Africa, there is a severe shortage of healthcare workers, with an average of only 0.2 physicians per 1,000 people.
In Africa as a whole, an estimated 55% of the population lacks access to essential healthcare services, leading to preventable deaths and illnesses.
In a 2015 research paper survey on access to Ultrasound 1 and training, “The respondents identified the following barriers to use of ultrasound: lack of training (60%), lack of equipment (45%), ultrasound machine malfunction (37 %), and lack of ultrasound maintenance capability (47 %). Seventy-four percent of the respondents wished to have further training in ultrasound.”

Additional Healthcare Challenges

Maternal Mortality: Africa accounts for approximately two-thirds of global maternal deaths, with maternal mortality rates as high as 546 deaths per 100,000 live births in some regions.

2022 Abstract Ethiopia: Over the 2 years, 12,975 pregnant women were scanned and 52.8% of them were residing in rural areas. Abnormal ultrasound was reported in 12.7% and 98.4% of them were referred for confirmation of diagnosis and treatment. The ultrasound service has contributed to the prevention of 1,970 maternal and 19.05 neonatal morbidities and mortalities per 100,000 and 1,000 live births respectively. https://bmcpregnancychildbirth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12884-022-04703-1
Health Infrastructure: Limited healthcare infrastructure, including hospitals, clinics, and medical facilities, further compounds the challenges of delivering quality healthcare services to populations in need.
WHO 1998 recommendations: A WHO Study Group recommended in its 1998 ultrasound manual that candidates for ultrasound training should have at least two to three years of prior healthcare training [30]. Qualified candidates are then recommended to complete at least 6 months of training in a recognized training center including 50 first trimester pregnancy exams and 200 second and third trimester exams for obstetric applications of ultrasound.

“These statistics underscore the urgent need for organizations like Ayzosh Inc., a Diagnostic Care ADC, to empower local healthcare providers, improve access to essential medical resources, and address systemic healthcare disparities across the continent.”