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I will leave the UK in September 2012 to take up a new challenge as a paediatrician in Harar, Ethiopia. My 12 month placement is part of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health VSO Fellowship Scheme, a programme that enables UK paediatric trainees to share their skills and improve outcomes for some of the world's most vulnerable children.

The under-five mortality rate of 110 per 1000 births in Ethiopia contrasts starkly with the UK rate of 5 per 1000. More than 90% of child deaths are due to pneumonia, diarrhoea, malaria, newborn problems, malnutrition and HIV/AIDS, and often due to a combination of these problems. A significant part of my role will involve training local staff and developing the existing paediatric service, with a particular focus on provision of newborn care.

VSO asks its volunteers to raise £1500 in order that it can continue to work towards its vision of 'a world without poverty'. I would be very grateful for any support that you can offer.

 

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