United States assists Ethiopia to end tuberculosis
The United States and Ethiopia officially signed a new statement of partnership agreement to continue working closely together to end tuberculosis (TB) across the country.
Category: Health
Ethiopia takes tight measures to prevent Ebola virus
Ethiopia, whose national airlines has daily flight to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) where Ebola outbreak has killed many people, says it is taking preventive measures to avoid the … Read More
Road traffic accidents consume 5,118 lives in Ethiopia
Ethiopia has lost 5,118 lives in one year due to road traffic accident, while over ten thousand are have survived heavy and light injuries.
U.S assistance reduces TB burden in Ethiopia
The assistance of the United States has contributed to improvements in Ethiopia’s ability to detect, diagnose, and treat tuberculosis (TB) more effectively and save lives across all nine regions of … Read More
Cholera victims’ number in Ethiopia surpasses 600
The total number of cholera outbreak victims in Ethiopia including the capital city, Addis Ababa, has reached 614, says, Ethiopian Public Health Institute.
Ethiopia bans cooking oil, children foods brands
The food and drugs regulatory authority of Ethiopia has banned several food products and brands from the market for failing to meet standards.
UNICEF appoints new representative in Ethiopia
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) appoints a new representative in Ethiopia. The newly-appointed UNICEF Representative in Ethiopia Ms. Adele Khodr on Monday presented her credentials to State Minister of … Read More
Indian top movie star Priyanka Chopra visits Ethiopia
UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and top Indian movie star Priyanka Chopra Jonas visits Ethiopia this week and met refugee children who have fled their countries due to conflict and humanitarian crises.
HIV/AIDS leads to 17,181 deaths in Ethiopia in 2017
A research paper released by the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) reveals that HIV/AIDS was responsible for 17,181 deaths in Ethiopia in 2017.
Acute water diarrhea outbreak kills 3 people in Ethiopia
The outbreak of Acute water diarrhea (AWD) has killed three people in North Gondar Tselemt area in Amhara region of Ethiopia.
Ethiopia to build 40 million euro cardiac center
With the financial assistance from the government of the Netherlands, Ethiopia is set to build a specialized cardiac center in Addis Ababa inside the Black Lion Specialized Hospital compound.
Ethiopia lost its former president
Ethiopia today lost its former President Dr. Negasso Gidada in Germany where he was getting medical treatment, the state broadcaster said.
Addis Ababa to host over 3,000 healthcare professionals
Tha capital of Ethiopia, Addis Ababa City is set to host an international trade fair and forum focusing on healthcare, medical, pharma and wellness technology, inputs and solutions, the organizers … Read More
Two people die at construction site in Addis Ababa
Two people die in the capital of Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, this morning at a construction site landslide accident.
Addis Ababa City to boost water coverage to 66 percent
The capital of Ethiopia, Addis Ababa City is set to boost its water supply coverage to 66 percent within the coming 18 months.
37 primary students collapse in Ethiopia
Thirty-seven primary school students at the outskirt of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, collapsed on Thursday hospitalized, says ruling party media.
United States helps Ethiopian health professionals training
The United States Government, in collaboration with Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI), and the World Health Organization trained 110 health professionals from Ethiopian Federal Police Commission and Ethiopian Ministry of … Read More
Ethiopia welcomes 46 U.S. peace corps volunteers
Michael Raynor, Ambassador of the United States in Ethiopia on Wednesday administered the oath of 46 new Peace Corps Volunteers at the U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa.
The Netherlands government provides $31 million to Ethiopia
The Netherlands Government provides 877 million birr (around $31 million) to the Ethiopian Government for the construction of a new children’s hospital in Addis Ababa.
UN commemorates Ethiopian plane crash victims in Addis Ababa
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, today held a memorial service for its staff who lost their lives last month in the Ethiopian aircraft … Read More
Ethiopia’s Amhara region hospitals get oxygen centre
The Amhara region of Ethiopia get oxygen centre that provides affordable and reliable medical oxygen to hospitals across the region.
United States finances Ethiopian hospital expansion
Shashemene Hospital, which is found in Oromia Region of Ethiopia, has got a new state-of-the art outpatient department with maternity ward and emergency unit with operation room.
Ethiopia inaugurates model water supply, waste management project
Ethiopia inaugurates a model water supply, sanitation and waste management system in Welenchiti Town, Oromia Region.
Ethiopia to fit all cars with speed limiter
In an attempt to tackle the growing number of road traffic accidents, Federal Transport Authority of Ethiopia is set to make mandatory for all cars to be fitted with speed … Read More