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2021 Global Hunger Index Launched in Ethiopia

Global Hunger Index

The Food Security Index was launched in Ethiopia under the theme "Working in partnership to improve food supply in conflict areas".

State Minister of Health, Dr. Dereje Duguma, pointed out that malnutrition is a serious problem that needs to be addressed. In his opening remarks on the 2021 GHI process, Dr. Dereje noted that the Ethiopian government is implementing various policies and strategies to ensure food security.

Ethiopia’s COVID 19 Directive Revised

Dr. Lia Tadesse

Ethiopia has amended Directive No.803/2020, providing for the prevention and control of COVID 19 in Ethiopia, and effective starting 1 April 2022.
                                                                                                                                                                                Minister of Health Dr.Liya Tadese has briefed the media on Directive No.882/2022, ‘The Revised Directive to Provide for the Prevention and Control of the COVID 19 Pandemic’.

Forum to Review Health Sector Performance, Build Consensus on Priorities

JSC

A joint forum of senior officials of the Federal Ministry of Health (MoH), agencies accountable to MoH and regional health bureaus opened today. The Forum will review performance of the sector during the past six months, challenges encountered and experiences gained, while also building consensus on sector priorities for the remainder of the fiscal year.