Impart knowledge.
Strengthen skills.
Secure the future.
Medical Education for Africa
We promote sustainable self-help.
Share knowledge
Through regular training, we ensure sustainable improvement in healthcare.
Better care
We reduce the mortality rate through targeted training and improved medical care.
Local expertise
We strengthen professional expertise in healthcare – through local training and partnerships.
Latest news
Facts
met4a e.V. Activity Report: Progress, Projects, Perspectives
Strengthening Medicine in Africa: Missions, Training, Projects & Cooperations 2025.
Facts
Medical missions in Eritrea: Opportunities and challenges for sustainable cooperation
In March 2025, three members of met4a e.V. – Prof. Dr. Kaulhausen, Prof. Dr. Gnoth and Dr. Beurer – traveled to Asmara, Eritrea, to lay ...
Mission reports
Establishing a lung department in Eritrea: Successful training and new medical procedures
The fourth mission in the project “Establishing a lung department in Eritrea” took place from march 3rd to 15th, 2023. An interdisciplinary team worked on ...
“Continuity is a crucial factor for effectively and permanently reducing the high child mortality rate.”
Prof. Dr. med. Christian Gnoth
What we have already achieved:
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Number of successfully conducted missions by our met4a team in Asmara
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Number of training births supervised by met4a in Asmara and finally healthy children born
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Number of trained specialists and midwives by met4a (Gyn/Obs & Pneumo)
Testimonials from members and trainees
“I am not a doctor, but I translated in Eritrea, held flashlights, and helped where I was needed. It's impressive how much one can achieve.”
Henriette Freiin von Seckendorff
Translator
“Thanks to the training by met4a, I feel better equipped to save lives and support my community. The skills acquired help me to effectively improve local healthcare.”
Kwame Nkrumah
Midwife in training
“In Eritrea, every 5th birth occurs with minimal medical care, which increases the risk for mother and child. There is a lack of skilled professionals, equipment, and infrastructure. That makes our work on site so important.”
Prof. Dr. med. Helmut Kaulhausen
Doctor