USAID supports Ethiopia’s blood and tissue bank
The United States Government, through USAID, donated equipment worth $100,000 to the National Blood and Tissue Bank for the creation of ten blood banks across the country.
USAID to help Ethiopia improve access to safe drinking water
USAID has announced the launch of a new $10 million water supply system in Ethiopia under the Resilience in Pastoral Areas (RIPA-North) program, funded by Feed the Future with additional cost-sharing from…
Afreximbank, Africa CDC pledge $2 billion for Africa’s health
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the Africa Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) have renewed their partnership with a new cooperation agreement announced today on the sidelines of the Global…
USAID launches five-year tuberculosis project in Ethiopia
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) today launched the USAID Urban TB Local Organizations Network II Activity, a five year $8 million (450 million Birr) flagship project to control and…
WHO flags major increase in sexually transmitted infections
Global HIV, viral hepatitis epidemics and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) continue to pose significant public health challenges, causing 2.5 million deaths each year, according to a new WHO report
Kenyan President Ruto arrives Atlanta for official visit
The United States warmly welcomes President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto of the Republic of Kenya to Atlanta, Georgia, on Monday and reflected on collaborations between the two sides related…
USAID provides $35 million for nutrition to pastoralists in Ethiopia
USAID Deputy Mission Director Eleanor TanPiengco and Minister of Health Dr. Mekdes Daba inaugurated the USAID Lowlands Health Activity, a five-year, $35 million initiative aimed at improving health and nutrition outcomes for…
World Bank to expand health services to 1.5 billion people
The World Bank Group today announced an ambitious plan to support countries in delivering quality, affordable health services to 1.5 billion people by 2030.
UNAIDS report urges to expand HIV services
A new report released today by UNAIDS and Friends of the Global Fight Against AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria shows how countries are leveraging their HIV responses to both ensure impact on the…
USAID launches new health program in Ethiopia
The United States launched a new program that will engage Ethiopian communities in health-related decision-making, to improve knowledge and understanding of their rights, available services, and fee structures, so that they can…
WHO calls for greater attention to violence against women
Older women and women with disabilities face particular risk of abuse, yet their situation is largely hidden in most global and national violence-related data, according to two new publications released today by…
National TB research conference opens in Addis Ababa
National Tuberculosis (TB) Research Conference officially opened in Addis Ababa on March 21, 2024, with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in attendance.
US provides $111 million to Ethiopia to end HIV/AIDS
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – Ambassador Dr. John N. Nkengasong, U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator and Senior Bureau Official for Global Health Security and Diplomacy for Health Diplomacy, announced the approval of the…
IAS opens nomination for $25,000 prize
The International AIDS Society (IAS) today opens nominations for the 2024 AIDS Prudence Mabele Prize.