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UN Welcomes Japan’s US$10.5 Million Contribution to Humanitarian and Development Efforts in Ethiopia

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAddis Ababa, 12 January 2026 – The United…
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Ethiopia Launched National Strategy to Combat Substandard and Falsified Medical Products (2026–2030)

Ethiopia Launched National Strategy to Combat Substandard and Falsified Medical Products (2026–2030)

The Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority (EFDA) officially launched the…
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Ethiopia Launched the Fourth National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance During WAAW 2025 Commemoration

Ethiopia launched the fourth National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance during WAAW 2025 commemoration

Ethiopia commemorated World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week (…
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Global One Health Day Celebration in Somali Region Ethiopia

Global One Health Day Celebration in Somali Region Ethiopia

The 2025 Global One Health Day was celebrated in Jigjiga, Somali…
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Ethiopia Takes a Major Step to Prevent Mother-to-Child Transmission of Hepatitis B Virus with Birth Dose Vaccine Introduction

Ethiopia Takes a Major Step to Prevent Mother-to-Child Transmission of Hepatitis B Virus with Birth Dose Vaccine Introduction

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — November 25, 2025…
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Ethiopia confirms first outbreak of Marburg virus disease

Ethiopia confirms first outbreak of Marburg virus disease

Ethiopia’s Ministry of Health has confirmed an outbreak of Marburg…
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WHO Africa, Partners agree to intensify efforts to end violence against children

WHO Africa, Partners agree to intensify efforts to end violence against children

PRESS RELEASEAddis Ababa, Ethiopia — One year after the inaugural…
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Ethiopia Launches Month-Long Cervical Cancer Screening and Treatment Campaign Across Six Regions

Ethiopia Launches Month-Long Cervical Cancer Screening and Treatment Campaign Across Six Regions

Addis Ababa, 7 November 2025 — The Ministry of Health (MOH), in…
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Ethiopia Digitalizes and Modernizes Its Health Emergency Information Systems

Ethiopia digitalizes and modernizes its health emergency information systems

The World Health Organization Ethiopia (WHO) country office continues…
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Religious leaders, health authorities, and WHO meet to validate Minimum WASH and health Standards for Religious institutions

Religious leaders, health authorities, and WHO meet to validate minimum WASH and health Standards for Religious institutions

Over 60 participants, including representatives from the Amhara…
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