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Caring from abroad

Arrange and follow the care of a parent back home, from abroad.

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Caring from abroad

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Caring from abroad

Caring for an elderly parent in Djibouti from abroad

Caring for an ageing parent in Djibouti from far away: a local contact, a one-page health file, the AMU or PASS card, a budget, and 119.Practical guide 4 min Djibouti

Wallet and confirmed-price receipt.

Caring from abroad

Sending money to Djibouti for a parent’s medical care

Paying for a parent’s care in Djibouti from abroad: a bank, Dahabshiil, Amal, Western Union, D-Money or WAAFI. Keep every receipt.Practical guide 4 min Djibouti

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Caring from abroad

Paying for a parent’s medical care in Ethiopia from abroad

Pay for a parent’s care in Ethiopia from abroad: a bank or an NBE-licensed transfer operator, never hawala. Keep every receipt.Practical guide 4 min Ethiopia

Illustration: a doctor and an older man talk, sitting face to face in armchairs.

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Home care in Addis Ababa: doctors, nurses, caregivers, costs

Home care in Addis Ababa: nurse and doctor visits, lab samples, caregivers and physio at home, how to check a licence, prices.Practical guide 4 min Ethiopia

Illustration: a carer brings tea to an older man with a cane sitting in an armchair.

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Nursing homes in Addis Ababa: options, and when home care is enough

Nursing homes in Addis Ababa with 24-hour care: Esey, Enat, Golden Hope, Grace. Where they are and what to check on a visit.Practical guide 4 min Ethiopia

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