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Message From The CEO

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Dr. Shimelis Gezahegn

CEO of ALERT Comprehensive Specialized Hospital

Welcome to the official website of ALERT Comprehensive Specialized Hospital. As one of Ethiopia’s premier healthcare institutions, we are committed to delivering exceptional patient care through specialized medical services, cutting-edge technology, and a team of highly skilled professionals.

With a legacy of excellence, ALERT Hospital has been a beacon of hope for patients across Ethiopia and beyond. Our unwavering commitment to innovation and quality drives us to continuously enhance our services in Trauma care with Orthopedic Surgery and Neurosurgery, Emergency and critical care, Plastic surgery, Dermatology, Eye Care, and more.

As a federal institution, ALERT Comprehensive Specialized Hospital is directly accountable to the Ministry of Health, playing a vital role in Ethiopia’s healthcare system. Our primary source of funding comes from the Ministry of Finance, with additional support from partners through the Ministry of Health. The hospital is governed by its management team, overseen by the Hospital Board, and ultimately accountable to the Ministry of Health.

At ALERT, our mission is to ensure that every patient receives compassionate, comprehensive, and world-class care. We are actively working toward establishing a State-of-the-art National Trauma Center, a Premier Plastic Surgery and Dermatology Treatment Center, Pediatric Eye Care Center and a Specialized Children’s Hospital—further strengthening our role as a leader in healthcare.

Thank you for visiting our website. We invite you to explore our services, stay informed about our advancements, and join us in our mission to transform lives through excellence in healthcare.

About Alert

Africa Leprosy, Tuberculosis, Rehabilitation and Training (ALERT) Hospital

Africa Leprosy, Tuberculosis, Rehabilitation and Training (ALERT) Hospital, one of Ethiopia's oldest and largest medical institutions, is deeply ingrained in the hearts of many Ethiopians for its enduring contributions. Originally dedicated to leprosy-related health issues, ALERT has evolved into a comprehensive hospital providing general medical services, conducting impactful research, and offering essential training programs. Over its nine-decade history, the hospital has played a pivotal role in addressing diverse health challenges and has become instrumental in producing qualified healthcare professionals. ALERT Hospital's legacy stands as a testament to its commitment to medical care, research, and training, reflecting a remarkable journey of growth and achievement.Located in Addis Ababa, Kolfe Keranyo subcity, Alert has been addressing health problems related to leprosy in our country and has been the only medical research center in this field for the past ninety years. Since 1995, Ethiopia has integrated a combined leprosy tuberculosis control program into basic health services.

Your Health is Our Mission

Experience the best medical treatment at our hospital. Our dedicated team of professionals provides personalized care with state-of-the-art facilities and advanced technology. Patient safety is our priority, and we ensure a clean and safe environment. Trust us as your healthcare partner, committed to your well-being.

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Our Departments

General Surgery

The Department of General Surgery, responding to a surge in demand for surgical services, was established in October 2016 G.C.

Neurosurgery

The inception of the ALERT Hospital Neurosurgery Department coincided with the establishment of the trauma center in 2007 G.C.

Internal Medicine

These services were focused on specialized areas such as HIV/AIDS care,treatment,prevention,and Tuberculosis.

Dermatovenerology

Dermatovenerology plays a vital role in supporting leprosy referral centers across Ethiopia, providing not only expertise but also undertaking supportive supervision of these sites.

Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery

Originally established to provide free medical treatment for leprosy patients, it has evolved into a national referral center for Plastic Reconstructive and Hand surgery.

Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology is a clinical and surgical specialty within medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders.

Meet Our Health Professionals

Embark on a journey of discovery as you meet our exceptional team of expert doctors. With their unwavering dedication and vast experience, they provide top-notch medical care and bring invaluable expertise to ensure your well-being.

የአለርት ኮምፕርሄንሲቭ ስፔሻላይዝድ ሆስፒታል ዋና ስራ አስኪያጅ ፅ/ቤት
የአለርት ኮምፕርሄንሲቭ ስፔሻላይዝድ ሆስፒታል የፅኑ ህሙማን ህክምና ክፍል
የማህበረሰብ ጤና የስራ ክፍል ባለሙያዎች
የቆዳና አቫላዘር ህክምና የስራ ክፍል ባለሙያዎች
የዓይን ህክምና የስራ ክፍል ባለሙያዎች
የድንገተኛ ህክምና አገልግሎትየስራ ክፍል ባለሙያዎች

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Get in touch

Location:

Zenebework, Kolfe Keranyo Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Email:

contact@alerthospital.gov.et

Call:

+251 113 47 16 32

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