A 2015 fundraiser at Medalta held to help with the Canadian Humanitarian efforts in Ethiopia(Photo courtesy of Canadian Humanitarian Website)

By Tiffany Goodwein

Feds in contact with Ethiopian government over individuals detained from Medicine Hat charity

Mar 1, 2020 | 1:16 PM

MEDICINE HAT, AB.- A day after fifteen members of the Medicine Hat organization Canadian Humanitarian were detained over allegations of practicing medicine without permission, the federal government says they are working togethers with Ethiopian officials.

In a statement, Global Affairs Canada tells CHAT NEWS Today that they are aware of the Canadian citizens detained in Ethiopia and are working to gather further details.

“We have raised this case directly with the government of Ethiopia and officials are in contact with local authorities to gather further information,” Natasha Nystrom, a spokesperson for Global Affairs Canada, said.

Thirteen of the fifteen members detained are believed to be Canadian.

Global Affairs Canada says consular services are being provided to the Canadian citizens and their families.

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The federal organization adds that due to the privacy act, “no other information can be disclosed.”

(CHAT NEWS Today)