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Speaking to the press at the launch of the second round national COVID 19 vaccination campaign, Minister of Health Dr.Lia Tadesse said the pandemic has led to widespread social, economic, and psychological crises, and continues to be a major source of national concern and burden to the health delivery system.   

Various types of COVID 19 vaccinations with proven efficacy are being provided in Ethiopia, Dr.Lia said adding that more than 10 million Ethiopians have been vaccinated so far, out of which 4 million are fully vaccinated. 

The Government of Israel has donated medical equipment and supplies valued at about USD 30,000 in support of Ethiopia’s effort in the prevention and treatment of COVID 19. Israeli Ambassador to Ethiopia, Aleligne Admassu handed over the donation to Minister of Health Dr.Liya Tadesse at a ceremony held on 14 Feb.2022. 

Ethiopia has received COVID-19 vaccine support from European Union. 

Six EU countries have contributed for this support: France (6746,400), Finland (1699200), Denmark (1560000), Greece (1346400), Italy (1264110), Sweden (480690), and a total of 13,096,800 doses of COVID-19 vaccine. 

The handover ceremony was attended by the ambassadors of the countries, embassy representatives and UNICEF officials where they discussed with the Minister of Health, Dr Lia Tadesse.