(1 March 2016) Pediatrics, gynecology, orthopedics and infectious diseases – and an investment of €9 million for 165 beds. The Italian Cooperation has been operating for over two decades to improve the living conditions of the Djibouti population, with particular attention to the health sector. And the latest project carried out in the former French colony’s capital demonstrates that Italy’s commitment continues. Djibouti recently inaugurated the new hospital in Balbalà, funded by the Italian Cooperation for a total €9 million euro. The opening ceremony – reveals the Italian Embassy in Addis Ababa – saw the participation of the Djibouti Minister of Health Issack Osman Kassim, accompanied by several members of the Government, Ambassador Giuseppe Mistretta, the head of the Addis Ababa office of the Italian Development Agency Ginevra Letizia and Architect Renato Proietti, who was there as technical expert after two years of monitoring and supervision. (Red)
