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African Immunization Week Observed Nationwide

Eritrea is conducting regular vaccination programs and introducing new ones for children and adult women in line with global information and guidelines

African Immunization Week 2025 was observed at the national level today at the National Confederation of Eritrean Workers hall under the theme “Immunization for All is Humanly Possible.” Ms. Dehab Solomon, Head of Family and Community Health at the Ministry of Health branch in the Central Region, said that Eritrea…

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Eritrea: Call for Organizing Regular Visits to Historical Sites

The call was made during a visit by over 300 youth to the Bure Front and Duhtum trenches on 26 April

Youth workers in the port city of Assab have called for organizing regular visits to historical and developmental sites to broaden their understanding of national history. The call was made during a visit by over 300 youth to the Bure Front and Duhtum trenches on 26 April. Stressing that history…

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Eritrea: Eye Surgery at Massawa Hospital

The beneficiaries were patients from the sub-zones of Gelalo, Foro, and Massawa

Eye surgery was successfully performed on 240 patients at Massawa Hospital on 26 April. The program was carried out in collaboration with Eritrean experts from the Ministry of Health branch in the Northern Red Sea Region, Massawa Hospital, and the ‘Cure Blindness’ ophthalmology group. The beneficiaries were patients from the…

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Eritrea: World Day for Safety and Health Observed

At the national level, the day is being observed with a focus on enhancing awareness, promoting understanding, and ensuring the safety and health of workers in the workplace

World Day for Safety and Health at Work was observed at the national level today at Red Sea Bottlers Share Company under the theme “Let’s Ensure Professional Safety and Health.” Mr. Woldeyesus Elisa, Director General of Social Welfare at the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare, said that the day…

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Eritrea: National Agri-Business Conference on Selected Commodities

The conference included a panel discussion exploring strategies for inclusive economic growth and development in the agricultural sector

In a major move to boost sustainable agriculture, the Ministry of Agriculture, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), hosted a National Agri-Business Conference on 24 April. The event, held at the National Confederation of Eritrean Workers (NCEW) conference hall, brought together senior Government officials, UN representatives, and…

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Eritrea: Seminar on Work Value and Productivity in Keren

Mr. Ismail also called on workers to contribute more to ensuring social justice, develop technological capacity, cultivate a reading culture, and pursue self-improvement through training and education

A seminar focusing on work values and productivity was conducted in Keren city on 23 April. The seminar was organized by the National Confederation of Eritrean Workers branch in the Anseba Region. Mr. Ismail Mohammednur, Head of Organizational Affairs of the PFDJ in the region, stated that a worker equipped…

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Eritrea: Meeting on Implementation of Development Programs

The participants held extensive discussions on the matters raised during the meeting and adopted various recommendations

Mr. Rezene Araya, Administrator of the Keren sub-zone, held a meeting with local residents focusing on the implementation of development programs, particularly water and soil conservation efforts. Stating that water and soil conservation, along with afforestation, is receiving nationwide attention, Mr. Rezene called on the public to enhance their organizational…

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Eritrea: Pre-natal Treatment in Barentu Health Center

The health center provides pre-natal care, child vaccination, regular healthcare services for adults and children under five, as well as laboratory and pharmacy services

Nurse Wegahta Kidane, head of Barentu Health Center, reported that pre-natal treatment for pregnant women has increased by 110%. Nurse Wegahta further noted that the health center provides pre-natal care, child vaccination, regular healthcare services for adults and children under five, as well as laboratory and pharmacy services, among others.…

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Eritrea: Dental Equipment Support to Denden Hospital

Mr. Rezene Mebrahtu, a physiotherapy expert, indicated that the donated equipment includes an X-ray machine, dental cleaning tools, and other related items

Denden Hospital for war-disabled veterans, located in Denden Camp, Asmara, has received a donation of dental equipment. The support was provided by German partners of the National Association of Eritrean War-Disabled Veterans. Mr. Rezene Mebrahtu, a physiotherapy expert, indicated that the donated equipment includes an X-ray machine, dental cleaning tools,…

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Eritrea: Encouraging Efforts to Control Malaria Prevalence

Compared to 2023, the number of infections has decreased by 33%

Nurse Entisar Abdelkadir, Head of Malaria Control at the Ministry of Health branch in the Anseba Region, reported that encouraging results are being registered in the effort to control malaria prevalence in the region. Noting that the deployment of human resources, along with the installation of modern medical facilities, is…