Richard Oslund Memorial Clinic

ROMC staffBlue Nile Children's Organization built and operates the Richard Oslund Memorial Clinic (ROMC), which provides medical services to the community of Kolfe-Keranio on the outskirts of Addis Ababa (map) near where many of BNCO's sponsored orphans live.  Construction was funded by many generous donors, but especially Richard Oslund, who left a large gift to BNCO to start the clinic. Construction began in 2008, and the clinic opened its doors full time in 2010. You can browse pictures of ROMC, or read recent updates below...

July 2012 Newsletter

Dear Supporters, Largely because of the efforts of Blue Nile Children’s Organization’s friends and supporters, so many exciting things are happening in Ethiopia that we have decided to send out more frequent e-newsletters. We are eager to communicate our progress … Continue reading

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Medical Services offered at ROMC

We are thrilled to share that Addis Ababa health officials have evaluated our clinic and confirmed that it has fulfilled the requirements for a Medium level clinic and have duly promoted our license from Lower to Medium status.  We are … Continue reading

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ROMC licensed as Medium Level Clinic!

We are thrilled to announce that the Ethiopian Ministry of Health has officially upgraded the Richard Oslund Memorial Clinic to a Medium Level Clinic.  The upgrade allows us to offer a much broader range of health services than was allowed … Continue reading

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Clinic Upgrades

Richard Oslund Memorial Clinic has been making huge strides recently.  We’re very excited to have added a physician, a functioning lab, and 24 hour midwife services.  Funding these improvements was the focus of BNCO’s fundraiser, held last February 26th.  During … Continue reading

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ROMC History

The Richard Oslund Memorial Clinic (ROMC) started construction in 2008 in the community of Kolfe-Keranio on the outskirts of Addis Ababa (map) near where many of our sponsored orphans live.  Construction was funded by many generous donors, but especially Richard … Continue reading

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Clinic Sponsorship

Dear Friends of Blue Nile Children’s Organization, Blue Nile Children’s Organization (BNCO) has established the Richard Oslund Memorial Clinic (ROMC) and a guest house in an impoverished area of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The clinic sponsorship program is asking for a … Continue reading

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