Ethiopia News

WHO and China Explore Strengthened Collaboration Through the African Union Health Ar...

Addis Ababa, 23 September 2025 — Professor Francis Kasolo, WHO Representative a.i. to Ethiopia and the African Union (AU), paid a courtesy visit to H.E. Ambassador Jiang Feng, Head of Mission of the People’s Republic of China to the AU. The meeting reaffirmed the longstanding partnership between WHO and China in advancing public health in Africa and explored opportunities for deeper cooperation through the AU’s health architecture.

Ethiopia Marks World Patient Safety Day 2025 with Renewed Commitment to Safer Care f...

Addis Ababa, 17 September 2025 — Ethiopia joined the global community in commemorating World Patient Safety Day (WPSD) 2025 under the theme “Safe care for every newborn and every child.” The national celebration, held at ALERT Comprehensive Specialized Hospital in Addis Ababa, brought together health authorities, health professionals, patients, families, and development partners to reaffirm the country’s commitment to ensuring safe, high-quality care for children from the very start of life.

Protecting the future: annual review meeting of Ethiopia’s EPPR project

The Ethio-Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response (EPPR) Project held its first Annual Review Meeting from 9 to 11 July 2025 in Bishoftu, Ethiopia. The review brought together high-level government officials, technical experts, UN representatives, and other partners committed to advancing Ethiopia’s pandemic preparedness through a unified One Health approach.