International Conference on 3D Printing and Pediatric Rehabilitation Concludes with Recognition Ceremony in Addis Ababa.

The First International Conference on 3D Printing and Pediatric Rehabilitation, organized by the Tana Research and Diagnostic Center (TRDC) at Bahir Dar University’s College of Medicine and Health Sciences, in collaboration with ReachAnother Foundation and Alliance with Birth Defects concluded with an uplifting closing ceremony that celebrated innovation, collaboration, and shared humanity.

In his closing remarks, Dr. Bekalu Wubshet, Chief Executive Director of College of Medicine and Health Sciences, extended heartfelt appreciation to all presenters, partners, and sponsors for their dedication and partnership throughout the event.
“This gathering has shown us that when science, technology, and compassion unite, possibilities multiply,” Dr. Bekalu said. “What we began here is more than a conference — it is the dawn of a new movement in pediatric rehabilitation. This is only the beginning, and I call on all of us to continue working hand in hand — across borders, disciplines, and institutions — to turn innovation into impact for every child who needs it.”

The two-day international conference brought together experts from Uppsala University (Sweden), Children’s National Hospital (USA), Madagascar, Finland, and leading Ethiopian universities, who presented their research and case studies of 3D printing in pediatric care, surgical precision, and rehabilitation.

Certificates of recognition were presented to presenters, organizers, and sponsors in honor of their contributions to advancing equitable healthcare through innovation and partnership.

The conference underscored TRDC’s emergence as a leading hub for scientific collaboration and medical technology in Africa, strengthening Ethiopia’s role in integrating 3D printing and digital solutions into modern healthcare.

As the event came to a close, one message resonated through the room — this was not an ending, but a beginning: a collective commitment to shaping a future where every child, regardless of geography, has access to the healing power of innovation.