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16 June 2025 20:25

Kidist Admassu is a young nurse in Arbati, Ethiopia. Despite conflict, she's dedicated to her community. IZUMI-funded program equipped her to treat podoconiosis locally, ending long, difficult referrals. Now she's sharing her knowledge. True healthcare hero! #Podoconiosis #CommunityCare #Ethiopia

Footwork UK

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16 June 2025 20:25

Sheik Endris suffered from podoconiosis for 20+ years, unable to work. Thanks to health extension workers & the Bistima Health Center #Ethiopia, he's now managing his condition with self-care & has his life back. This is why accessible healthcare matters! #Podo #GlobalHealth

Footwork UK

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16 June 2025 20:25

At Nyamasheke HC, local providers are stepping up to lead podo care after training and mentorship. From compression bandaging to Circaids, they’re using advanced tools to improve lives and building a future where care is part of Rwanda’s national health system. #Podo #GlobalHealth #Rwanda #HASA

Footwork UK

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16 June 2025 20:25

"[..]shoes, as part of clothing, should be considered as a human right... shoe-wearing initiatives [..] are first steps toward elimination.." Read more: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #Podo #GlobalHealth

Footwork UK

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16 June 2025 20:25

Yeheyis in Ethiopia is one of the lucky few getting treatment for podoconiosis! He once thought "goat's blood" caused his swollen feet, but now knows it's from the red soil. Remote clinics are teaching vital foot hygiene & care, changing lives. Make a donation: podo.org/support-us #Podo #Ethiopia