Ethio Lease hands over high-tech medical imaging equipment to Alatyon Hospital

Addis Ababa, January 7, 2021 (FBC) -Ethio Lease yesterday handed over a state-of-the-art CT scanner to Alatyon Hospital in Hawassa city as part of its initiative to provide diagnostic equipment to the health care sector.

During the handover ceremony, Dr. Lia Tadesse, Minister of Health of Ethiopia said, “The private sector can play a major role in improving the health sector in the country, and the government in its 10 years development plan incorporates a deep working relationship with sectors alike”.

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank Ethio Lease for the role it’s playing in Ethiopia and for the work, it has done so far” added Dr. Lia

In his remarks, Ethio Lease CEO, Girum Tsegaye said, “Today’s handover of this state-of-the-art medical imaging equipment is a demonstration of our continued commitment to supporting the government and the private sector.

“Ethio Lease will continue its support of the government’s effort to further the development of the medical sector, provided that the necessary facilitation and support from the respective government agencies continue to be forthcoming”.

Ethio Lease is Ethiopia’s first privately-held and foreign-owned equipment leasing company. It is a subsidiary of Africa Asset Finance Company Inc. (AAFC).

Ethio Lease buys and imports equipment, arranges regular maintenance and monitors proper use throughout the lease period. To date, the company has signed leasing agreements with more than 100 customers for more than 200 equipment units of various types, worth over 900 million birr.