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Catholic Health Care Ministry

Compassionate Healing & Community Wellness

The Apostolic Vicariate of Nekemte has been delivering vital healthcare services for more than thirty years across its network of health facilities. Driven by committed religious sisters, priests, and dedicated staff, the Vicariate operates a total of 11 health institutions: 1 health center, 1 primary eye care unit, 8 clinics, and 1 health post.

Integrated Health Program Pillars

1. Preventive Care

  • Maternal Care: Natural family planning, antenatal care, immunization, delivery, & postnatal care.
  • Child Care: Immunization, growth monitoring, & nutrition care.
  • Hygiene: Environmental sanitation & personal hygiene.
  • Disease Prevention: Goiter prevention (iodized salt), malaria, & elephantiasis/podoconiosis control.
  • Rehabilitation: Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR).

2. Curative Care

  • Comprehensive outpatient & clinical treatment services for the local community.
  • Structured patient referral networks for specialized medical care.

3. Emergency Care

  • MHNT Team: Mobile Health and Nutrition Team deployment.
  • Targeted emergency nutrition interventions for vulnerable populations.

Our Health Institutions

Daniel Comboni Health Centre
Health Center
Abba Pilippos Memorial Eye Clinic
Primary Eye Care Unit
Danka Clinic
Clinic
Karon St. John Clinic
Clinic
Aleku Clinic
Clinic
Addo Clinic
Clinic
St. Francis Clinic
Clinic
Konchi Clinic
Clinic
Metcha Clinic
Clinic
Jarso Clinic
Clinic
Sako Health Post
Health Post