COVID-19 – Ethiopia releases over 4,000 prisoners
In an attempt to rescue detainees from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Ethiopia today announced that it has decided to release 4,011 federal prisoners.
China donates face masks to Gabon, Ghana, Congo
With a the aim of helping African countries combat the coronavirus pandemic, Chinese giant online trading company Alibaba Foundation and its founder, Jack Ma foundation have donated medical supplies this morning to…
Bloomberg Philanthropies announces $40 million to fight coronavirus
Just days after Mike Bloomberg launched a program to help American mayors improve their coronavirus response, Bloomberg Philanthropies today announced additional actions and funding to combat the pandemic on a global scale.
How China helps Ethiopia fight COVID-19 spread
At the beginning of the outbreak of COVID-19, Ethiopia and other African countries rendered valuable support to Chinese government and people in times of difficulty, fully demonstrating the China-Ethiopia Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative…
Ethiopia reports one additional coronavirus patient
The Ministry of Health of Ethiopia today announced that it has found one more coronavirus (COVID-19) patient.
Ethiopia avails $154 million to combat COVID-19
The Government of Ethiopia today announces availing 5 billion birr (about $154 million) to combat the spread of COVID-19 pandemic and to undertake preparedness tasks.
Eritrea reports first COVID-19 pandemic case
The Ministry of Health of Eritrea on Sunday announced this evening the first confirmed case of a Coronavirus patient (COVID-19).
COVID-19 infected people in Ethiopia reaches 11
The total number of people who acquired COVID-19 pandemic in Ethiopia has increased to eleven, says Ethiopian Ministry of Health.
Five million facemasks from China arrive Ethiopia to stop COVID-19
With the aim of stopping the spread of coronavirus in Africa, an Ethiopian Airlines cargo flight loaded with medical supplies including over five million face masks and over a million COVID-19 testing…
Niger, Chad join Africa’s COVID-19 victims list
Niger and Chad became the latest countries in Africa each reporting one confirmed COVID-19 patients, the World Health Organization (WHO) said.
Ethiopian Airlines suspends flights to 30 destinations
In an attempt to reduce the spread of pandemic coronavirus, Ethiopian Airlines has suspended flights to 30 countries, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia said.
Ethiopia confirms 3 new COVID-19 infections
The Ministry of health of Ethiopia announced that it has found three more individuals infected by the global pandemic coronavirus (COVID-19).
Four more African countries reported COVID-19
Seven new countries /territories/areas including four African countries (Djibouti, Gambia, Zambia, Mauritius) have reported cases of coronavirus (COVID-19), the World Health Organization (WHO) said today.
New drug to rescue leishmaniasis patients in Africa
Leishmaniasis patients in Eastern Africa may soon benefit from a new drug set to be developed by collaboration of Novartis, one of the biggest pharmaceuticals company and the Drugs for Neglected Diseases…