As part of a volunteer mission, three South Tyrolean craftsmen—members of the association World Doctors Italy—were on duty for two weeks at Attat Hospital in Ethiopia. With great expertise, dedication, and a willingness to help, Franz Hofer, Rolli Pedratscher, and Paul Tschigg stepped in where help was urgently needed.

Sister Rita Schiffer, the hospital’s medical director, welcomed the team with an extensive list of tasks. During their 14-day stay, the craftsmen were constantly busy with a variety of jobs: constructing a new triage room in the emergency department, partitioning large rooms, clearing an overcrowded storage area, repairing the operating room floor, and fixing various medical couches and gurneys.

Their work also included cleaning and maintenance tasks: gutters were cleaned, clogged pipes were cleared, leaking roofs sealed, and many other small and large repairs carried out—all with the goal of improving hospital operations and ensuring proper patient care.

This mission vividly demonstrates how essential technical support is in medical facilities—especially in countries with limited resources. The contribution of the South Tyrolean craftsmen was not only practical but deeply human: their skilled work became a form of tangible solidarity that made a real difference.

World Doctors Italy extends heartfelt thanks to the volunteers for their commitment—and to Sister Rita Schiffer for her tireless efforts on site.