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"Good health being one of man's priceless possessions."
Nov. 1, 1962 - Haile Selassie I
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...It is a fact that the very word "hospital" is a symbol of memorial to
the sacrifice made by man for the well-being of his fellow-men. This
humanitarian and charitable task of helping the ailing and infirm, of
keeping men and women in good health that they may properly fulfil
their civic duties, is indeed a sacred duty of substantial value to
mankind, going beyond all national barriers, beyond all narrow
affinities of race and religion.
It is indeed as a result of this that medical science, springing out of
the love of man for his fellow-men and out of sympathy for his
suffering, has been universally accepted as having no boundaries
nor biases.
Indeed, We can hardly think of a better means to secure mutual
understanding and cultural co-operation among the peoples of the
world, than to labour selflessly and lovingly in the field of medical
service for the relief of those who stand in great need of such aid....
Haile Selassie I
Oct 26, 1957
Dedjazmatch Balcha Hospital
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