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The third anniversary of worlds’ tropical disease day had been hosted by the Sidama Regional State. On the occasion State Minister of Health, Dr. Dereje Duguma said that diseases such as elephantiasis, pneumonia, lymphadenopathy, hydrocephalus, leukemia, and other diseases have been neglected for a long time, causing physical, psychological, social and economic harm to citizens. He called on all stakeholders in the health sector to pay due attention and work together to improve the quality of health care everywhere.

Mehal Meda Hospital, which was disrupted by the terrorist group, has started providing medical services with the support of Menelik II Hospital and the local community, said Workneh Zewde, General Manager of the hospital.

He said the hospital is providing service for an average of 150 to 200 patients a day and additional support is required to fully restore the hospital. 

Healthy Mother's Day has been celebrated in Dessie. During the ceremony, the Ministry of Health, in collaboration with partners, donated over 21 million birr worth of medical supplies, medicines, two ambulances and cash to support maternal and child health.

State Minister of Health, Dr. Dereje Duguma, said during the handover that the invading forces had destroyed our institutions but will never break our strong spirit and unity. He said that we will build our institutions together and build them more than ever before.