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Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Feb 23, 2026

Eritrea: Contribution of maternity waiting rooms in ensuring health of mothers and infants

In the Northern Red Sea Region, there are one referral hospital, three community hospitals, 10 health centers and stations, as well as 34 health units

At an activity assessment meeting of the Ministry of Health branch in the Northern Red Sea Region conducted on 20 and 21 February in the port city of Massawa, it was reported that maternity waiting rooms established at health facilities are significantly contributing to ensuring the health of mothers and…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Feb 23, 2026

Eritrea: Successful eye surgery at Nakfa Hospital

Ophthalmologist Dr. Eyob Beyene stated that prior to the surgery, eye diagnoses were conducted on over 1,635 patients and that surgery was performed on those who were identified as requiring treatment

Successful eye surgery was performed on 161 patients from the sub-zones of Nakfa and Adobha at Nakfa Hospital on 16 and 17 February. Ophthalmologist Dr. Eyob Beyene stated that prior to the surgery, eye diagnoses were conducted on over 1,635 patients and that surgery was performed on those who were…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Feb 19, 2026

Eritrea: Commendable Utilization of Health Facilities

Dr. Ali Halo, Director of the Regional Health Office, stated that 87% of the charted program for 2025 has been implemented

At an activity assessment meeting conducted on 17 and 18 February in the port city of Assab, it was reported that, as a result of growing public awareness on health issues, the utilization of health facilities in the Southern Red Sea Region has significantly increased. At the meeting, in which…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Feb 19, 2026

Eritrea: Central Region Assembly Regular Meeting

At the event, committees on economic development, social services, culture and tradition, as well as law and order presented detailed reports on activities implemented since the 23rd regular meeting

The Central Region Assembly conducted its 24th regular meeting on 18 February under the theme “Our Disposition for Resilience and Development.” Mr. Abraham Semere, Chairman of the Assembly, noting that development programs in all sectors should be aligned with the set objectives and stages of implementation, called on members of…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Feb 18, 2026

Eritrea: Commendable Maternity and Infant Health Care Provision

Dr. Bereket also called on parents to bring their children for proper medical treatment and to refrain from administering unprescribed medicines

Pediatrician Dr. Bereket Gebremicael at Teseney Hospital stated that, as a result of integrated efforts to ensure maternal and infant health, the death rate related to childbirth has significantly declined. Dr. Bereket further noted that the increased number of pregnant women seeking pre- and post-natal care, regular vaccination programs, as…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Feb 18, 2026

Eritrea: Festival Aimed at Preserving Traditional Culture

Calling for the sustainability of the program with a view to preserving and documenting the traditional culture of society

A festival aimed at preserving the traditional culture of society commenced in Senafe sub-zone on 15 February. The festival was organized in collaboration with the National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students and the Senafe sub-zone administration. Mr. Habteab Negasi, head of the union branch in the sub-zone, indicated that…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Feb 17, 2026

Eritrea: Micro-credit and Saving Program in Teseney Sub-zone

Mr. Lenin Okbaselasie, a member of the program, said that sustainable training programs on financial and material management are being provided to customers

The micro-credit and saving program in Teseney sub-zone reported that last year 24.7 million Nakfa was disbursed to 1,350 customers in the sub-zone. Mr. Tadese Mebrahtu, head of the program in the sub-zone, noted that the main objective and mission of the program is to enable citizens in remote areas…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Feb 17, 2026

Eritrea: Potable Water Project at Gerger Administrative Area

Gerger administrative area, which is home to over 700 residents, is one of the 10 administrative areas in Mensura sub-zone and is located 27 km south-west of Mensura

A potable water project constructed at a cost of about 3 million Nakfa has been put in place in Gerger administrative area, Mensura sub-zone. The project was implemented in collaboration with the public and the Government. At the inauguration ceremony held on 12 February, Mr. Hagos Mengisteab, administrator of the…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Feb 13, 2026

Seminars for Members of the National Union of Eritrean Women

The seminars focused on the role and contribution of Eritrean women during the armed struggle for independence, safeguarding national sovereignty, and participation in national affairs

Ms. Tekea Tesfamicael, President of the National Union of Eritrean Women, conducted seminars for members of the Union in the sub-zones of Keren, Asmat, Halhal, and Habero from 7 to 11 February. The seminars focused on the role and contribution of Eritrean women during the armed struggle for independence, safeguarding…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Feb 13, 2026

President Isaias Afwerki met and held talks with Saudi Deputy Minister

The two sides discussed, in greater depth, the role of the Littoral States of the Red Sea in guaranteeing the peace and security of the region against the backdrop of fluid regional and international developments and trends

President Isaias Afwerki met, in the late afternoon hours yesterday at Denden Guest House, Saudi delegation led by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Engineer Waleed Bin Abdulkarim al-Khereiji. At the meeting, President Isaias Afwerki underlined the importance of further consolidating the historical bilateral ties of friendship and cooperation between…