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A team of senior officials from the World Health Organization (WHO) and Food and Agriculture Organization led by the Federal Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Agriculture, visited the drought-stricken Shebele Zone of the Somali region.

  • February 22, 2022 By dawit
Somali

The team has visited Gode General Hospital’s malnutritional treatment center and emergency response treatment as well as the vaccination, nutrition, drinking water supply and veterinary support services in Gode Woreda provided by the coordinated efforts of the Federal, Regional and Partner organizations.

In addition to the visit, the delegation held discussions with the President of the Region, his excellency Mr. Mustafa Mohamed, and other regional officials on drought response plan and support.

Radiation Therapy Center Inaugurated at Jima University Hospital

  • February 20, 2022 By dawit
Inauguration

Ethiopia’s second radiology center has opened at the Jima University Hospital. The opening of the center will significantly expand access to radiation treatment for cancer patients which was so far available only at the Black Lion Specialized Hospital.

 
Speaking at the inauguration, Minister of Health Dr.Liya Tadesse said work is underway to build seven additional centers in different parts of the country in response to the worrying trends in cancer prevalence and incidence,   and a large backlog of cancer patients waiting to access treatment across Ethiopia. 

Samaritan’s Purse International Disaster Relief Donates 12.5 million birr worth of medical supplies and equipment to Ethiopia  

  • February 18, 2022 By dawit
Samaritan’s Purse

The Minister of Health, Dr. Lia Tadesse, received support from Samaritan’s Purse International Disaster Relief Country Director Ryan Lane. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Lia said the US-based Samaritan’s Purse International Disaster Relief has been supporting our country in various areas including drinking water supply and sanitation, Covid-19, and other emergency responses, and now have provided 12.5 million birr worth of medical supplies and equipment to Ethiopia.