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Life-saving yellow fever vaccine approved for introduction into Ethiopia’s routine immunization programme
Ethiopia reaches a landmark decision in its plan to eliminate yellow fever epidemics.
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Ethiopia's Anti-Microbial Resistance (AMR) Fight: Uniting Forces for Health Security Since 2017!
Ethiopia is stepping up its efforts to tackle the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) with a comprehensive approach involving government agencies, healthcare professionals, and international partners. Led by…
Read moreA journey of resilience in Ethiopia’s health landscape
In the remote reaches of Simada district, North-West Ethiopia, amidst rugged terrain and hard-to-reach communities, a quiet hero emerges in the fight against disease outbreaks. Meet Melkamu Alemayehu, a 35-year-old publi…
Read moreWHO sets up 17 Standard Cholera Treatment Centers in Ethiopia to Combat Cholera Outbreak
Since the first reported cholera outbreak in Ethiopia on August 26, 2022, the Ministry of Health and the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI) have continued to respond to the ongoing outbreak with technical and finan…
Read moreEthiopia launches the Pandemic Fund mega project against potential pandemics
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. In a remarkable move towards strengthening its defenses against potential pandemics, Ethiopia officially launched the Ethiopian Pandemic Multi-Sectoral Prevention, Preparedness, and Resp…
Read moreA reactive measles campaign: More than 2 million children to be vaccinated
The Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI), with a technical and financial support of partners including WHO and UNICEF is conducting a measles outbreak response vaccination campaign in 58 outbreaks affected woredas.&n…
Read moreBold Initiative to Combat Workplace Harassment and Sexual Exploitation and Abuse in Ethiopia
The Ethiopian country office of the World Health Organization (WHO Ethiopia) has taken a significant step towards addressing workplace harassment and sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) in the health sector. In …
Read moreNavigating the Waves of Cholera: A Tale of Recovery and Community Resilience
“I was seated beside my friend when an unexpected wave of unease and fatigue washed over me. Abruptly, a sudden onset of slightly whitish and watery diarrhea, coupled with relentless vomiting, compelled me to rush to my …
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