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Ethiopia Walks the Talk for Healthy Beginnings Amid Global Funding Challenges

While Ethiopia’s decline to 195 deaths per 100,000 live births is encouraging, it still falls short of the Sustainable Development Goal target of fewer than 70 deaths per 100,000 by 2030

Ethiopia launched the global commemoration of World Health Day 2025 with a spirited “Walk the Talk” event at the scenic Entoto Park in Addis Ababa. Held on the morning of 27 April, the event brought together a vibrant cross-section of society—government officials, UN representatives, health workers, families, and citizens—united in…

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“Yes! We Can End TB!” — World Health Organization (WHO) Calls for Accelerated Implementation of the Multisectoral Accountability Framework for the Tuberculosis (TB) Response

Despite significant advances, TB remains a major public health challenge in Ethiopia, as in many low- and middle-income countries

On 24 March 1882, Dr Robert Koch announced to the Berlin Physiological Society that he had discovered Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacterium that causes tuberculosis (TB). This landmark discovery revolutionised the understanding and treatment of TB. By isolating and culturing the microorganism, Dr Koch laid the foundation for effective diagnostic and…

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Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs Sends Written Message to Chairperson of African Union Commission

Discussion during the meeting revolved around cooperation relations between the two sides and the latest developments in Africa

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani has sent a written message to HE Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, pertaining to bilateral relations and ways to boost cooperation between the State of Qatar and the African Union.…

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Ethiopia: Chinese Language Day marked with a focus on harmony in diversity and global understanding

Mr. Hu Changchun, Head of the Chinese Mission to the African Union (AU) and Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), reflected on Mandarin’s growing influence in diplomacy, trade, and global innovation

The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), in partnership with the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China to Ethiopia and the Mission of China to the African Union and ECA, commemorated Chinese Language Day with a vibrant celebration at the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Conference Centre in Addis Ababa.…

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African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson received H.E. Nonceba Losi, Ambassador of the Republic of South Africa to Ethiopia & Permanent Representative to the African Union (AU)

The meeting also highlighted South Africa’s ongoing commitment to promoting peace, stability, & sustainable development across the region

The Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. @ymahmoudali, received H.E. Nonceba Losi, Ambassador of the Republic of South Africa to Ethiopia & Permanent Representative to the AU. They had constructive discussion on Africa’s priorities within the G20 framework, underscoring the importance of inclusive representation and advancing the continent’s strategic interests.…

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Hunger stalks Ethiopia as United Nation (UN) aid agency halts support amid funding cuts

More than four million pregnant women, breastfeeding women and young children need treatment for malnutrition in Ethiopia

Funding and supply shortfalls for the UN World Food Programme's relief work in Ethiopia will halt lifesaving treatment for 650,000 malnourished women and children at the end of the month. “We are at the breaking point,” the agency said on Tuesday.  In total, 3.6 million “most vulnerable” people in Ethiopia stand to…

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World Food Programme (WFP) warns of rising hunger and malnutrition in Ethiopia as humanitarian needs outpace resources

The organization’s life-saving response has been severely hampered by critical funding shortfalls as 3.6 million of the most vulnerable are at imminent risk of losing food assistance

Hunger and malnutrition are on the rise in Ethiopia as ongoing conflict, regional instability, displacement, drought and economic shocks, leave millions without sufficient nutritious food, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) warned today. The organization’s life-saving response has been severely hampered by critical funding shortfalls as 3.6 million of the…

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Integration at the Forefront to Enhance Catch-Up Vaccination Reach in Ethiopia

Ethiopia has prioritized integration within its immunization program to maximize impact

Integration has emerged as a cornerstone strategy in Ethiopia’s efforts to accelerate the reduction of zero-dose (ZD) children—those who have not received a single routine vaccination. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) Integration Resource Guide, integrating health services, such as vaccination programs, significantly enhance resource efficiency and improves overall healthcare…

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African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson welcomed H.E. Mr. Nayef Hapes Al Otaibi, Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to Ethiopia and Permanent Observer to the African Union (AU)

Discussions focused on fostering regional cooperation to support and enhance peacebuilding and reconstruction efforts across the continent

H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf @ymahmoudali, Chairperson of the @_AfricanUnion Commission, welcomed H.E. Mr. Nayef Hapes Al Otaibi, Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to Ethiopia and Permanent Observer to the AU. Discussions focused on fostering regional cooperation to support and enhance peacebuilding and reconstruction efforts across the continent.

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Reducing measles outbreak risk in 38 drought-affected districts in Ethiopia

This intervention was crucial in reducing the risk of a measles outbreak, as it targets areas with high vulnerability due to frequent droughts and population mobility

In Ethiopia’s drought-affected districts, measles outbreaks pose a significant threat to vulnerable populations, particularly children. To mitigate this risk, the World Health Organization (WHO) supported a comprehensive and integrated measles vaccination campaign across 38 woredas (16 woredas in Somali, 19 in Oromia, and 3 in South Ethiopia), reaching over 5,308…