19/09/2026
📌 Lessons & Key Takeaways 🔑
As our East African Oncology Delegation visit comes to a close, I reflect on an unforgettable journey defined by extraordinary clinical innovation, profound cultural connection, and warm camaraderie.
Here are the major takeaways and lessons from this transformative visit:
✅Hospitality at Its Best: From our host organizations and hospital leadership to local teams, we were welcomed with exceptional warmth, generosity, and open doors at every step.
✅Spiritual & Historical Reflection in Jerusalem: Visiting the sacred holy sites of Jerusalem was a deeply moving experience, offering a profound sense of peace, history, and spiritual connection that enriched our entire journey.�
✅Uncompromising Professionalism & Work Ethic: The dedication of the healthcare professionals, researchers, and administrative leaders we met was truly inspiring, demonstrating a culture of relentless pursuit of excellence in patient care.�
✅Science, Innovation & Research That Tests the Limits: Witnessing cutting-edge research—from point-of-care CAR T-cell manufacturing and Theranostics, Alpha Tau’s revolutionary Alpha DaRT technology, which harnesses the power of alpha particles to destroy cancer cells while sparing surrounding healthy tissue, and mobile PET-CT and mobile MRI facilities expanding reach to remote areas, truly demonstrate how research can test the limits of science and medicine. —showcased how science can push the absolute boundaries of nature to save lives.
✅Patriotism, Shared Narratives & Cultural Heritage: A deep love for history, clear national consensus, and pride in heritage are woven into daily life—serving as a powerful foundation for building resilient, world-class institutions.�
✅The Power of Networking & Efficiency: Seeing how multidisciplinary integration, agile emergency workflows, and strategic global partnerships can dramatically lower mortality and redefine healthcare delivery offers invaluable blueprints for our own region.�
Coincidentally, this journey concludes as two ancient calendars align: the Ethiopian New Year 2019 (እንቁጣጣሽ) and the Jewish New Year 5785 (Rosh Hashanah) fall together this September 11!!
መልካም አዲስ ዓመት!�שנה טובה! (Shana Tova!)�Happy New Year!�
May the new year bring health, peace, and continued global collaboration in the fight against cancer.
St. Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College-SPHMMC
Ministry of Health,Ethiopia
U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa
Lemi Belay Tolu
Muluken Tesfaye
Alewi Bedru Gunchire