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Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Ethiopia | Nov 11, 2024

Reactive measles vaccination campaign in Ethiopia reaches over 1.7 million children

This reactive measles vaccination campaign was conducted from 28 July 2024 to 4 August 2024 in the prioritized 44 measles outbreak affected woredas aiming to stop the ongoing measles outbreaks and prevent further spread

The Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI), with technical and financial support of partners including WHO and UNICEF, conducted a measles outbreak response vaccination campaign in four outbreaks affected regions of Amhara, Gambella, Oromia and South Ethiopia. The national cumulative administrative coverage showed that a total of 1,707,039 children under ten…

Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Ethiopia | Nov 11, 2024

Five regions in Ethiopia conducted- Polio vaccination with novel oral polio vaccine (nOPV2) vaccine to reach over 5.6 million children

This first round nOPV2 campaign was carried out efficiently in all the target woredas

Ethiopia conducted a polio vaccination campaign in five regions (Afar, Amhara, Gambella, Addis Ababa, and Sheger City of Oromia Region) with type 2 novel oral polio vaccine (nOPV2) targeting over 5.6 million aged below five years aiming to prevent transmission & circulation of variant poliovirus outbreaks. The campaign was officially…

Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Ethiopia | Sep 17, 2024

Ethiopia: Strategic Session Targets Health Crisis Response and Organizational Reform

This session is a crucial part of the broader Country Cooperation Strategy (CCS) 2021-2025 implementation, which is now in its fourth year, aligned closely with Ethiopia's national health priorities

The World Health Organization's (WHO) Ethiopia Country Office (WCO-Ethiopia) convened a strategic working session on August 13-14, 2024, to evaluate and refine the ongoing implementation of the 2024-25 Program Budget (PB). This session is a crucial part of the broader Country Cooperation Strategy (CCS) 2021-2025 implementation, which is now in…

Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Ethiopia | Aug 23, 2024

High-Level World Health Organization (WHO) Delegation Visits Eastern Ethiopia to Evaluate Health Initiatives and Strengthen Partnerships

The delegation reviewed various health initiatives, including disease prevention programs, maternal and child health services, and emergency response activities, among others

Dr. Owen Laws Kaluwa, the World Health Organization (WHO) Representative to Ethiopia, recently led a senior delegation on a crucial mission to assess health activities and strengthen partnerships across the Dire Dawa City Administration and the Harari and Somali regional states. Conducted from July 2 to July 4, 2024, this…

Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Ethiopia | Aug 07, 2024

Ethiopia Conducts Oral Cholera Vaccination Campaign Using One-Third of Global Vaccine Stockpile

Covering 89 woredas, including Internally Displaced People (IDPs) and refugee camps (Sudan), the campaign achieved 98.4% coverage, vaccinating over 10,196,575 people

An oral cholera vaccination (OCV) campaign was launched to protect at-risk populations in cholera-affected woredas (districts) across eight regions: Afar, Amhara, Oromia, Central Ethiopia, South Ethiopia, Sidma and Somali. Covering 89 woredas, including Internally Displaced People (IDPs) and refugee camps (Sudan), the campaign achieved 98.4% coverage, vaccinating over 10,196,575 people.…

Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Ethiopia | Jul 09, 2024

Integrating Nutrition Surveillance into Routine Health Services in the Amhara Region, Ethiopia

Proactive intervention and collaborative efforts can save lives and pave the way for a healthier future in Ethiopia's Amhara region

In Amhara region, Ethiopia, where communities have long battled the harsh impacts of drought and disease outbreaks, a transformative initiative has taken root. It began with a coalition of global health partners—World Health Organization, European Commission Humanitarian Aid, the United States Agency for International Development, and the United Nations Central…

Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Ethiopia | Jun 25, 2024

Government of Japan Supports Mental Health Gap Action Programme (mhGAP) Training in Amhara Region, Ethiopia

The emergency situation in Northern Ethiopia has led to widespread psychological trauma among the affected population, significantly straining the psychosocial support system

In response to the pressing mental health needs caused by the ongoing conflict and drought in Northern Ethiopia, the Government of Japan, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), supported task shifting mental health service provision capacity building training for primary care workers. The Government of Japan has generously…

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Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Ethiopia | May 22, 2024

World Health Organization (WHO) Ethiopia hosts Regional workshop on Preventing and Responding to Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment in Addis Ababa

The three-day event, held from May 15 to 17, brought together 79 participants from 47 African countries to evaluate achievements from the last biennium, discuss challenges, and explore innovative actions related to PRSEAH

The WHO Africa Regional Office (WHO AFRO) in collaboration with WHO Headquarters and WHO Ethiopia, hosted the first regional workshop on preventing and responding to sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (PRSEAH). The three-day event, held from May 15 to 17, brought together 79 participants from 47 African countries to evaluate…

Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Ethiopia | May 20, 2024

Swift and effective response to acute diarrhoea disease in Adigrat, Ethiopia

The recent Acute Diarrhoea Disease in Adigrat, Ethiopia, underscored the critical role of proactive measures and collaborative efforts in containing infectious diseases

In the face of health crises, timely and coordinated responses are imperative to safeguard communities from the devastating effects of outbreaks. The recent Acute Diarrhoea Disease in Adigrat, Ethiopia, underscored the critical role of proactive measures and collaborative efforts in containing infectious diseases. Led by the World Health Organization (WHO)…

Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Ethiopia | May 17, 2024

Ethiopia Renews Fight Against Malaria on World Malaria Day

Jigjiga stadium hosted the main event, with high-level officials like Engineer Mohamed Shalle, Head of the Somali Region Prosperity Party, in attendance

Ethiopia's Ministry of Health (MOH) partnered with the World Health Organization (WHO) to observe World Malaria Day (WMD) in Jigjiga City. The theme for this year was "Accelerating the fight against Malaria for a more equitable world." The event, held on May 11, 2024, aimed to raise awareness and advocate…

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