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.
Category: Health
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
Forum reflects on Ethiopian women health
The Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) and the World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday hosted a meeting in Addis Ababa to discuss women’s health issues in Ethiopia.
Over half a million babies die in conflict zones, report says
At least 550,000 babies are thought to have died as a result of armed conflict between 2013 and 2017 in the 10 worst-affected countries, according to new analysis by Save … Read More