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Ethiopia has halved the number of people without access to safe water since 1990.

Ethiopia meets MDG target on safe water supply

The Government of Ethiopia announced the achievement of the MDG 7c…
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Camels are used to reach remote communities with immunization

World Immunization Week observed in Ethiopia

The last week of April each year is marked by the World Health…
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WHO and CDC strengthen collaboration on HIV/AIDS

WHO and CDC strengthen collaboration on HIV/AIDS

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the…
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A grandmother with her granddaughter in a bednet, Shebedino Woreda, Hawassa.

World Malaria Day celebrated in Ethiopia

The eighth World Malaria Day was celebrated for the eighth time on 25…
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Renewed Efforts for Disease Surveillance, Diagnostics, Drugs and Vector Control Imperative to Control Visceral Leishmaniasis

Renewed Efforts for Disease Surveillance, Diagnostics, Drugs and Vector Control Imperative to Control Visceral Leishmaniasis

The World Health Organization’s Ethiopia Country Office hosted the…
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Innovations and quality care essential to the fight against TB in Ethiopia

Innovations and quality care essential to the fight against TB in Ethiopia

The 10th TB Research Annual Conference was held in Adama, Oromia…
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Ministry of Health, The Carter Center and WHO agreed to continue working together to eradicate guinea worm disease from Ethiopia.

Running the Last Lap to End Guinea Worm Disease in Ethiopia

The final lap of a distance race is often the most difficult one, but…
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Dr Kebede Worku, Dr Pierre M'pele and Mr Waltaji Terfa moderating the discussion during the World Health Day Commemoration, 7 April 2015.

Ethiopia | World Health Day 2015: How Safe is Your Food? From farm to plate - make food safe

ADDIS ABABA | 7 APRIL – Ethiopia commemorated World Health Day themed…
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The panelists made a call for increased invest to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030.

Accelerating Steps towards Ending AIDS by 2030

Investing in health systems to achieve the ambitious 90-90-90 target
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Acknowledging best practices on reducing maternal mortality The Meles Zenawi Foundation awarded one best performing Woreda (district) from each of the nine regional states and two city administrations of Ethiopia on 28 March 2015 for their efforts to reduce maternal mortality. Although Ethiopia has made remarkable progress in reducing maternal mortality by 70% since 1990, over 30 women die every day due to complications related to pregnancy and childbirth. With the award, the Foundation aimed to acknowledg

Meles Zenawi Prize for Achievements in Health

Acknowledging best practices on reducing maternal mortality
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