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PROGRAMS AND SERVICE

At PPSO-E, we focus on three main intervention areas:

  1. Awareness-Raising Component: Through radio, TV, social media, workshops, and events, we increase understanding and awareness of Parkinson’s disease among the general public.
  2. Capacity-Building Component: We provide training for PD patients on disease management, physiotherapy, and speech therapy. Additionally, we offer empowerment training for caregivers and educate healthcare professionals on identifying PD patients.
  3. Care and Support Component: Our organization offers home care, medical assistance, toiletry construction, wheelchair provision, and daily subsistence support. We also provide consultation services to ensure PD patients receive the support they need.

NEWs & Event

Total Number of Patients Supported

1200
PD Patients
600
Caregivers
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Transforming Parkinson’s Care in Africa (TraPCAf):

Transforming Parkinson’s Care in Africa (TraPCAf) is a multi-faceted, mixed-methods, multi-national research grant spanning seven work packages. The grant is funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) (NIHR133391) using UK aid from the UK Government to support global health research.

Core value of the organization

The PPSO-E strives to treat people with Parkinson’s disease with compassion, empathy, and respect.

The PPSO-E believes in working collaboratively with other organizations, healthcare providers, and people with Parkinson’s disease to achieve their shared goals.

The PPSO-E is committed to advancing its services and promoting the burden of the disease in the treatment and care of people with Parkinson’s disease.

The PPSO-E upholds high ethical standards in all its actions and is committed to transparency and accountability.

The PPSO-E is dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of its work

" I am Stronger Than Parkinson Disease "

These qote was written by Kibra Kebede the founder of parkinsons patient support organization Ethiopia(PPSO-E)
Winner of AWiB’S woman of excellence 2018 and winner of Ethiopian begosew award (Kind person)of the year on 2022 in the helping the live of Parkinson patients and their families. It was a well deserved award. So great when PPSO-E makes news for something positive.

Why We Are Working On Parkinson and Their Family

PPSO-E’s intervention aim to improve the quality of life of these patients and their caregivers, by awareness raising, capacity building and care and support, and let them live a life where they are considered and supported unlike past times. If awareness is raised, patients will be aware of their condition and caregivers will know how to care for them, government and other stalk holders will know about Parkinson and support the patients, which will be a means to improve their life and open ways to address their needs.

Our Network and Partners