Vaidam Health and Apollo Proton Cancer Centre Host Neurosurgery OPD Camp in Ethiopia

Access to advanced neurosurgical treatment remains a challenge in many parts of Africa, including Ethiopia, where patients often have to travel abroad for specialised care.

To help bridge this gap, Vaidam Health, in collaboration with Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, organised a special Neurosurgery OPD Camp at Washington Medical Centre in Addis Ababa, led by one of India’s leading experts — Prof. Dr. Ari Chacko.

Expert Consultation in Addis Ababa

The one-day camp, held on October 29, 2025, offered Ethiopian patients a rare opportunity to consult directly with Prof. Dr Ari Chacko, Director of Neurosciences and Lead Consultant at Apollo and Proton Cancer Centres in India.

Patients suffering from complex neurological disorders such as brain tumours, spine tumours, epilepsy, pituitary adenoma, glioma, and arteriovenous malformations attended the session to receive expert evaluation and treatment advice.

Many participants appreciated Vaidam’s efforts to bring advanced medical guidance closer to home, expressing that such initiatives save both time and travel expenses while ensuring access to top-quality expertise.

About Prof. Dr. Ari Chacko

With over 30 years of experience in neurosurgery, Dr. Ari Chacko is internationally recognised for his precision and compassionate patient care.
His specialisations include:

• Complex brain and spine tumour surgeries
• Skull base and minimally invasive spine procedures
• Epilepsy and pituitary surgeries

Dr. Chacko has served as Professor and Head of Neurosurgery at CMC Vellore, and currently practices at India’s renowned Apollo and Proton Cancer Centres, known for their cutting-edge technology and international patient programs.

Patient Feedback and Future Outlook

The camp saw an excellent response from patients, many of whom shared gratitude for being able to access world-class consultation locally. 

They also voiced the need for more regular medical camps to help address the growing demand for specialised neurological care in Ethiopia.

Conclusion

The event marked another successful initiative by Vaidam Health in connecting international patients with top Indian specialists. 

By organising such medical outreach programs, Vaidam continues to make advanced healthcare accessible and affordable, bringing hope to patients across Africa.