Advances in ENT Care in Ethiopia

What Will You Learn?

• The historical development of ENT as a medical discipline, including early practices and the use of local anesthesia, prosthetics, microscopes, and endoscopes.
• The presentation details the history of ENT in Ethiopia, from its beginnings in the military hospital to the establishment of residency programs.
• You will gain knowledge of current diagnostic tests such as nasal endoscopy, bronchoscopy, and esophagoscopy, and therapeutic procedures like myringotomy, tympanoplasty, mastoidectomy, and functional endoscopic sinus surgery.
• Furthermore, the presentation discusses head and neck surgery procedures, including reconstructions and the importance of adjuvant therapies.
• You'll also understand the current state of audiology, including newborn screenings, and the challenges in providing cochlear implants.
• You will also learn about the future of ENT care in Ethiopia, including the development of fellowship programs and the need to revise undergraduate medical curricula to address the high prevalence of ENT cases