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Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Ethiopia | Apr 26, 2024

Addressing Ethiopia's humanitarian needs: Urgent action needed to save lives

On April 16, 2024, global leaders and representatives from international organizations, UN agencies, NGOs, and civil society gathered in Geneva, Switzerland, for the High-level Pledging Event for the Humanitarian Situation in Ethiopia

Ethiopia is facing one of its most severe humanitarian crises in recent history, with millions of lives at risk due to widespread hunger, disease outbreaks, conflict, and climate-related challenges. As the situation continues to deteriorate, urgent action is needed to prevent further suffering and loss of life. On April 16,…

Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Ethiopia | Apr 19, 2024

Saving lives and building resilience: what we learn from nutrition in emergencies response in Ethiopia during 2023

As of May 2023, 22.8 million people in Ethiopia faced food insecurity, lacking sufficient food for consumption

Ethiopia's conflict-affected regions faced many challenges, including communication disruptions, power outages, and supply shortages. As of May 2023, 22.8 million people in Ethiopia faced food insecurity, lacking sufficient food for consumption. The prevalence of food insecurity in Ethiopia was 22.25 per cent of the population at the time. The situation…

Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Ethiopia | Apr 19, 2024

Combating Measles: a comprehensive community-centered approach in Ethiopia

A community-led initiative has been making remarkable progress in combating measles, malaria, and malnutrition through collaborative efforts

In the districts of Sidama, Central, and South Ethiopia, access to healthcare is often challenging, exacerbated by various health emergencies such as communicable diseases outbreaks, including malaria, measles, and cholera. These regions, particularly in identified hotspot districts, face multifaceted health emergencies like drought, malnutrition, conflicts, displacement, and floods, coupled with…

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

World Health Organization supports efforts to restore Health Information Systems in Northern Ethiopia

The primary objective of the intervention was to equip 76 accessible Wereda (districts) health offices and 44 selected health facilities in the region

In the wake of the internal armed conflict that ravaged the regions of Northern Ethiopia from November 2020 to November 2022, health information infrastructure suffered severe disruptions, hampering the timely reporting of critical health data. Notably, reporting of notifiable diseases plummeted to as low as 15% during the peak of…

Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Ethiopia | Apr 16, 2024

Ethiopia Strengthens Emergency Response with One Health Rapid Response Team Training

This initiative demonstrates Ethiopia's unwavering commitment to safeguarding public health

Ethiopia has taken a significant step forward in fortifying its emergency response capabilities through the implementation of the One Health Rapid Response Team (OHRRT) training. Organized by key stakeholders including the World Health Organization (WHO), the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), and the National One Health Steering Committee. This initiative…

Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Ethiopia | Apr 15, 2024

Ethiopia: Public Health Situation Analysis (PHSA)

According to the Humanitarian Response Plan for 2024, 21.4 million people need humanitarian assistance with 15.5 million people targeted for assistance

The government of Ethiopia’s most recent assessment of food security needs projected that 15.8 million people will face hunger and need food assistance in 2024. This includes over 4 million people who are internally displaced and 7.2 million who have high levels of acute food insecurity and need emergency assistance. According…

Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Ethiopia | Apr 05, 2024

Policy Dialogue Calls for Private Sector Engagement in Tertiary Healthcare Services in Ethiopia

The policy dialogue is set to make significant contributions to the ongoing development of the Ethiopian National Strategy for Private Sector Engagement in the Health Sector

The Ethiopia National Center of the Africa Health Observatory Platform on Health Systems and Policies (AHOP), in close collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH) and the World Health Organization (WHO), successfully conducted a "Policy Dialogue on Engagement of the Private Health Sector in the Delivery of Tertiary Healthcare…

Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Ethiopia | Feb 19, 2024

World Health Organization (WHO) sets up 17 Standard Cholera Treatment Centers in Ethiopia to Combat Cholera Outbreak

This initiative, which is critical for saving lives, ensures that those affected receive rapid and effective care and treatment

Since the first reported cholera outbreak in Ethiopia on August 26, 2022, the Ministry of Health and the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI) have continued to respond to the ongoing outbreak with technical and financial support from WHO and other stakeholders. The World Health Organization (WHO) has taken a significant…

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

Ethiopia launches the Pandemic Fund mega project against potential pandemics

The Pandemic Fund will continue to work with urgency and determination to help countries, regions, and the world strengthen capacity to prevent, detect, and contain future health outbreaks

In a remarkable move towards strengthening its defenses against potential pandemics, Ethiopia officially launched the Ethiopian Pandemic Multi-Sectoral Prevention, Preparedness, and Response Project (EPPR) on Monday, January 29, 2024. Held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the project launch was attended by H.E. Dr. Lia Tadesse, Minister of Health, H.E. Dr. Girma…

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

Bold Initiative to Combat Workplace Harassment and Sexual Exploitation and Abuse in Ethiopia

WHO Ethiopia successfully conducted three sessions of Training of Trainers (ToT) on National Health Sector Prevention and Response to Workplace Harassment and Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (NHS-PRWPH & SEA) guidelines

The Ethiopian country office of the World Health Organization (WHO Ethiopia) has taken a significant step towards addressing workplace harassment and sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) in the health sector. In line with this, WHO Ethiopia successfully conducted three sessions of Training of Trainers (ToT) on National Health Sector Prevention…

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