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Professor Tony Magana and fellow medical staff from Mekelle University visit the H.E.W.O. Hospital in the Quiha Woreda of Mekelle, Ethiopia. It is a possible site for developing pediatric surgical subspecialities.
Professor Tony Magana visits the building site of the new trauma center at Quiha Hospital in Mekelle, Ethiopia. Discussions are under way for bringing the Ayder Comprehensive Hospital, Mekelle University, Neurosurgery Department to participate in the trauma center.
About Professor Tony Magana's Work in Ethiopia
Professor Tony Magana has been jointly appointed in Neurosurgery and Faculty and PhD Candidate Advisor in Anatomy and Neuroscience in the Institute of Basic Sciences, School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Mekelle University
Science Magazine, a publication of the American Association for the Advancement of Science published a story about neural tube defects in Ethiopia and cited our research and care of patients.
he most recent Annual Report of the Department of Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Mekelle University in Mekelle, Ethiopia can be found at the blog of Professor Tony Magana
Recent Scientific Publication
Professor Tony Magana is a member of the Mekelle University Multidisciplinary Research Group on Neural Tube Defects in Tigray. The research group is happy to announce the publications below:
"High burden of neural tubal defects in Tigray,Northern Ethiopia: hospital-based study"
Maternal risk factors associated with neural tube defects in Tigray regional state of Ethiopia
Video about Professor Tony in Ethiopia
Dr. Tony Magana You Tube video describes his upbringing in McAllen, Texas, his education and current medical practice in Ethiopia at Ayder Referral Hospital now renamed Ayder Comprehensive Specialized Hospital in Mekelle. In the presentation, Tony talks about the problems of underdevelopment and how it affects child development. The presentation was made by Hearts Helping Hands a group largely made up of his classmates at McAllen High School who are supporting his medical development effort at Ayder Referral Hospital. See us at Hearts Helping Hands on Facebook
Neurosurgery Blog
Professor Tony Magana writes a blog about neurosurgery with information for patients and health care professionals useful in understanding treatment decisions and the causes of neurosurgical disorders.
Announcements
Internet Neurosurgical Consultation
Professor Tony Magana is now performing internet video neurosurgical consultation via St. Gabriel General Hospital in Addis Ababa.
Latest Head Injury Guide 2019
Professor Tony Magana has created a protocol and guideline for treatment of head injury including surgical indications for Ayder Comprehensive Specialized Hospital in the Tigray region of Northern Ethiopia.
Professor Tony Magana Clinic in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
A special neurosurgery, peripheral nerve, and spinal clinic for children and adults is held at Saint Gabriel General Hospital in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (located in the Hyaulet neighborhood close to Awararis Hotel) almost every Saturday and Sunday mornings.
Neurosurgery Fellowship at Mekelle University
The Neurosurgical Unit of the Department of Surgery at Mekelle University College of Health Sciences in Mekelle, Ethiopia announces a new three year fellowship in neurosurgery for those already trained in general surgery beginning by February 2018.
Requirements for admission
1.Graduation from a recognized medical school
2.Successful completion of specialty training program and holder of specialty certificate in general surgery
3. Age less than 45 years
4.Adequate physical and corrected visual health to perform neurosurgical procedures
5. Must have a practice development support agreement (sponsorship) for the fellowship
Two candidates will be accepted after preadmission interview and examination
Interested parties should contact Professor Tony Magana phone 0923518559 or email tonymagana1@gmail.com
Mekelle University Research Initiative for Spina Bifida
Professor Tony Magana is part of a multidisciplinary research team from the College of Health Sciences at Mekelle University embarking on the the first prospective study on neural tube defects in Ethiopia which will focus on occurrence and factors such as diet, poverty, location, maternal parity and illness, etc. in the Tigray region of Ethiopia. This will be done in partnership with the Tigray Regional Health Bureau.
Health Articles
Professor Tony Magana writes articles for patient education about issues relating to neurosurgery patients to help them understand their condition and make enlightenend decisions. Patients may read the articles on this web page or directly consult with Doctor Tony Magana through the online consultation page on this website. Topics will include neck pain, low back pain, spina bifida, and hydrocephalus. After reading the article a question may be directly asked via text to Professor Tony Magana on the link in the manner prescribed.
Low Back Pain Guide
Professor Tony Magana has created a Low Back Pain Protocol for the diagnosis and treatment of adults with low back pain not due to immediate trauma for Ayder Comprehensive Specialized Hospital and the Mekelle University College of Health Sciences serving the Tigray region in Northern Ethiopia.
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The paradox of Eritrean children of refugees supporting an authoritarian regime (Mon, 04 Sep 2023)Many ask why sometimes 1st generation Eritrean diaspora support the authoritarian government that their parents risked their lives to leave? I have known many 1st and 2nd generation over the past 13 years and have reviewed academic studies one of which is linked below. Like most immigrants to western democracies they want to keep a … Continue reading "The paradox of Eritrean children of refugees supporting an authoritarian regime" The post The paradox of Eritrean children of refugees supporting an authoritarian regime first appeared on Professor Tony Magaña. The post The paradox of Eritrean children of refugees supporting an authoritarian regime appeared first on Professor Tony Magaña.
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Ethiopia persecuted intolerable terror not concern for the welfare of Tigray civilians (Wed, 02 Nov 2022)
A review of the actions of military forces supporting Ethiopian invasion of Tigray since November 2020 demonstrates a strategy of persecuting intolerable terror to the civilian population to force an unconditional surrender contradicting the latest pronouncement from the Ethiopian government is that they have deep concern for the welfare of the Tigray. All the while … Continue reading "Ethiopia persecuted intolerable terror not concern for the welfare of Tigray civilians" The post Ethiopia persecuted intolerable terror not concern for the welfare of Tigray civilians first appeared on Professor Tony Magaña. The post Ethiopia persecuted intolerable terror not concern for the welfare of Tigray civilians appeared first on Professor Tony Magaña.
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Howard University venue for Ethiopian government healthcare claims claiming Tigray inclusion (Thu, 13 Oct 2022)
Open Letter to Howard University October 13, 2022 Subject: Use of Howard University Venue to promote Ethiopian government healthcare achievement while Tigray under medical blockade Dear Sir/Madamn, Many of us who are concerned with the dire situation in Tigray and are concerned about the use of a Howard University venue for the promotion of a … Continue reading "Howard University venue for Ethiopian government healthcare claims claiming Tigray inclusion" The post Howard University venue for Ethiopian government healthcare claims claiming Tigray inclusion first appeared on Professor Tony Magaña. The post Howard University venue for Ethiopian government healthcare claims claiming Tigray inclusion appeared first on Professor Tony Magaña.
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Ethiopian evil debtera magic versus Tigray Christian mercy in war (Sat, 01 Oct 2022)
Religious belief and custom are affecting the Ethiopian Tigray conflict. Ethiopia is relying on ancient beliefs of magic while Tigray counters with traditional mercy. The Ethiopian leadership under Abiy Ahmed is trying to use traditional mysticism and imperial religious stature rendered by Donatistic convictions to motivate and justify its sadistic aggression while the Tigray leadership … Continue reading "Ethiopian evil debtera magic versus Tigray Christian mercy in war" The post Ethiopian evil debtera magic versus Tigray Christian mercy in war first appeared on Professor Tony Magaña. The post Ethiopian evil debtera magic versus Tigray Christian mercy in war appeared first on Professor Tony Magaña.
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Tigray famine has higher death rate then 1980s Ethiopian famine (Tue, 27 Sep 2022)
Ethiopian blockade of Tigray has caused a famine creating a higher percentage of death of those affected then the Ethiopian 1980s famine. Considering the similarities of the 1983 to 1985 famine of Ethiopia under the Derg Regime to that of the current Tigray siege we can estimate that at least 125,000 may actually have died … Continue reading "Tigray famine has higher death rate then 1980s Ethiopian famine" The post Tigray famine has higher death rate then 1980s Ethiopian famine first appeared on Professor Tony Magaña. The post Tigray famine has higher death rate then 1980s Ethiopian famine appeared first on Professor Tony Magaña.
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Medical blockade prevents life saving c-sections for Tigray mothers and infants (Mon, 26 Sep 2022)
Destruction of health care facilities and blockade of medical supplies to Tigray by Ethiopian government cost the lives of Tigrayan mothers and newborns who need caesarian section. International guidelines indicate at least 5% of births should be done via caesarian section (c-section) to preserve the life of the mother and/or infant. This is actually the … Continue reading "Medical blockade prevents life saving c-sections for Tigray mothers and infants" The post Medical blockade prevents life saving c-sections for Tigray mothers and infants first appeared on Professor Tony Magaña. The post Medical blockade prevents life saving c-sections for Tigray mothers and infants appeared first on Professor Tony Magaña.
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Ethiopia National Bank foreign currency control reduces real spending for human needs (Sun, 25 Sep 2022)
While the Ethiopian government touts big increases in spending for things like agriculture, education, health care the reality is that this is a farce. Real spending is actually much lower due the hidden way approval for expenditures which require foreign currency payments are tightly controlled by the Ethiopian National Bank under the control of Prime … Continue reading "Ethiopia National Bank foreign currency control reduces real spending for human needs" The post Ethiopia National Bank foreign currency control reduces real spending for human needs first appeared on Professor Tony Magaña. The post Ethiopia National Bank foreign currency control reduces real spending for human needs appeared first on Professor Tony Magaña.
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Ethiopian blockade of medicine will cause African pandemics beyond deadly Tigray epidemics (Thu, 22 Sep 2022)
The Tigray siege of medical supplies by Ethiopia is causing deadly outbreaks of disease in children, adults, and domestic animals which will likely spread beyond Tigray borders into the whole Horn of Africa and beyond. Large migrations of displaced persons across the borders of Tigray to Sudan, Amhara, and Afar region continue as Ethiopia continues … Continue reading "Ethiopian blockade of medicine will cause African pandemics beyond deadly Tigray epidemics" The post Ethiopian blockade of medicine will cause African pandemics beyond deadly Tigray epidemics first appeared on Professor Tony Magaña. The post Ethiopian blockade of medicine will cause African pandemics beyond deadly Tigray epidemics appeared first on Professor Tony Magaña.
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