U.S. strengthens urban health in Ethiopia
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
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
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
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
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
The African Development Bank announces a new initiative to promote innovation and citywide inclusive sanitation services for sub-Saharan Africa’s urban inhabitants.
U.S. finances construction of three health centers in Ethiopia
The United States Government hands over three newly constructed Health Centers to the Amhara Regional Health Bureau.
Malawi gets 15 million grant for water, sanitation project
The African Development Bank Group, has approved a $15 million grant from the African Development Fund (ADF) for a water supply and sanitation project in Malawi, expected to provide jobs and boost…
First private ambulance service in Ethiopia celebrates 10th anniversary
TEBITA Ambulance, the first private ambulance and emergency service provider of its kind in Ethiopia, celebrates its 10th anniversary.
New clinical trials for neglected diseases in Eastern Africa in progress
By Mekonnen Teshome – Kampala, Ugannda – Scientists working for the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi) say that they are conducting research and clinical trials to find safer, efficacious and more…
Nairobi to host Nutrition Africa Investor Forum
Over 200 delegates, including entrepreneurs and investors are set to meet at the Nutrition Africa Investor Forum (NAIF) on October 16-17 – World Food Day – in Nairobi, Kenya.
African leaders to reflect on investment in health
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), in partnership with GBCHealth and the Aliko Dangote Foundation has organized a meeting in New York for African leaders to discuss the challenges and…
WFP provides nutritious food to Ethiopian families fleeing violence
It’s been a difficult few months for 25-year-old Etenesh. In May this year she and her two daughters had to flee their home in the Oromia Region of Ethiopia, when their small…
WFP project freshens up diets in northern Ethiopia
Gudai Sette, a mother of two, feeds her 1-year-old child scrambled eggs in her home in Dana village, in the Amhara region of North Western Ethiopia. She is one of 43,000 community…