Health – New Business Ethiopia

U.S. strengthens urban health in Ethiopia

November 14, 2018November 14, 2018 newbusiness

The United States, in partnership with the Ministry of Health, marked the successful end of the five-year Strengthening Ethiopia’s Urban Health Program.

Ecobank partners with International Federation of Red Cross, Red Crescent Societies

November 13, 2018November 13, 2018 newbusiness

Ecobank and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) have signed an agreement to work closely together to empower local communities to cope with disasters more efficiently.

Contraception use growing fastest in Africa

November 13, 2018November 13, 2018 newbusiness

A new report shows use of contraception growing fastest in Africa, with 24% of women of reproductive age now using modern methods.

World leaders pledge $1 billion to world’s poorest people

November 10, 2018November 10, 2018 newbusiness

The Global Financing Facility (GFF) in Support of Every Woman Every Child announced this week $1.005 billion.

U.S. supports laboratory leadership training in Ethiopia

November 9, 2018November 9, 2018 newbusiness

The U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) helped organize two weeks of Laboratory Leadership and Management training for 60 senior managers from different laboratories in Ethiopia.

African Development Bank to invest $500 million in sanitation

November 6, 2018November 7, 2018 newbusiness

The African Development Bank announces a new initiative to promote innovation and citywide inclusive sanitation services for sub-Saharan Africa’s urban inhabitants.