Merck Foundation set to increase number African oncologists
Merck Foundation supports the training of Twenty Future Oncologists in Africa through one and two year Oncology Fellowship Program in 2016 & 2017.
USAID launches program for orphans, vulnerable children in Ethiopia
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) along its partners launched its new USAID Caring for Vulnerable Children activity which will be implemented by FHI360.
Astrazeneca’s healthy heart Africa holds free blood pressure screening
AstraZeneca’s Healthy Heart Africa (HHA) programme announced plans to hold free major Blood Pressure screening events as part of this year’s World Heart Day celebrations, which is observed every year on the…
London set to host World Patient Safety, Science & Technology Summit
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – The Patient Safety Movement Foundation (PSMF) announces that the 6th Annual World Patient Safety, Science & Technology Summit will take place in London on February 23-25, 2018.
Speak Up Africa hosts second annual Gala in New York
Speak Up Africa hosted its second annual Gala with over 300 African Heads of State, First Ladies, world health experts, leaders from the non-profit and foundation sector.
USAID launches $40 million community HIV care project in Ethiopia
The United States Government, through the U.S Agency for International Development (USAID), today announced the launch of the five-year, $40 million Community HIV Care and Treatment project.
Life expectancy increases in Ethiopia, diarrhea, TB remain burdens
Life expectancy is growing in Ethiopia but the country continues to struggle with communicable diseases like diarrhea and tuberculosis, as well as neonatal ailments that kill infants.
Ethiopia introduces pedestrian penalties to cut road traffic accident
Ethiopian government has introduced a new directive that penalizes pedestrians who violate road traffic conducts.
UK provides £90 million to family planning in Ethiopia
The United Kingdom (UK), through its Department for International Development today announced its plan to provide £90 million of support for voluntary family planning in Ethiopia over the next four years.
United States construct referral public health laboratory in Ethiopia
Agencies of the United States government inaugurated regional referral public health laboratory in Ethiopia and handed over to the Tigray National Regional State.
Number of migrant children travelling alone increases, says UNICEF
The global number of refugee and migrant children moving alone has reached a record high, increasing nearly five-fold since 2010, UNICEF said in a new report.
EU funding improves 130,000 children’s nutrition in Ethiopia
The European Union (EU) has given €3 million in humanitarian funds to support UNICEF’s emergency interventions in Ethiopia, which is estimated to improve 130,000 children’s nutrition.
WHO team visit Acute Watery Diarrhea outbreak area in Ethiopia
The World Health Organization (WHO) delegation conducted a four-day field visit to Dollo and Korahey zones from 22-26 April 2017, as part of WHO’s interventions in the Acute Watery Diarrhea (AWD) outbreak…
UN agency donates ambulances to Gambella health bureau
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) on Wednesday handed-over two ambulances to Ethiopia’s Gambella Regional Health Bureau.