Interview with Dr. Helen Yifter Bitew (see attached video)

Summary:

1.      What is the greatest need your endocrinology patients have?

·         Diabetic patients –Blood glucose monitoring supplies, HbA1c, Diabetes education

·         Other endocrine problems- Drugs (Bromocriptine, Methimazole or Carbimazole)

·         ACTH (Cosyntropin) stimulation test for diagnosing adrenal insufficiency

2.      What is your greatest educational need?

·         Teaching faculty- we have only 3 endocrinologists in the country

·         Set up- learning setup where we can see comprehensive and standard endocrinology care

·         Journal access (JCEM, Endocrine Practice)

3.      What is the greatest health care challenge in Ethiopia?

·         Access to quality care

·         Functioning health referral system

·         Shortage of trained health professionals at every level