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During supportive supervision of STEPs survey

WHO provides supportive supervision to Ethiopia’s nationwide NCD STEPs survey

As part of its commitment to provide technical support to Ethiopia’s…
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Children calling for action via the #SaveKidsLives signboard

Save Kids’ Lives – Third UN Global Road Safety Week Commemorated in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on 7-11 May 2015

The UN Global Road Safety Week, commemorated in Addis Ababa with the…
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Camels are used to reach remote communities with immunization

World Immunization Week observed in Ethiopia

The last week of April each year is marked by the World Health…
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Ethiopia has halved the number of people without access to safe water since 1990.

Ethiopia meets MDG target on safe water supply

The Government of Ethiopia announced the achievement of the MDG 7c…
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Innovations and quality care essential to the fight against TB in Ethiopia

Innovations and quality care essential to the fight against TB in Ethiopia

The 10th TB Research Annual Conference was held in Adama, Oromia…
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WHO and CDC strengthen collaboration on HIV/AIDS

WHO and CDC strengthen collaboration on HIV/AIDS

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the…
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A grandmother with her granddaughter in a bednet, Shebedino Woreda, Hawassa.

World Malaria Day celebrated in Ethiopia

The eighth World Malaria Day was celebrated for the eighth…
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Renewed Efforts for Disease Surveillance, Diagnostics, Drugs and Vector Control Imperative to Control Visceral Leishmaniasis

Renewed Efforts for Disease Surveillance, Diagnostics, Drugs and Vector Control Imperative to Control Visceral Leishmaniasis

The World Health Organization’s Ethiopia Country Office hosted the…
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Dr Kebede Worku, Dr Pierre M'pele and Mr Waltaji Terfa moderating the discussion during the World Health Day Commemoration, 7 April 2015.

Ethiopia | World Health Day 2015: How Safe is Your Food? From farm to plate - make food safe

ADDIS ABABA | 7 APRIL – Ethiopia commemorated World…
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Ministry of Health, The Carter Center and WHO agreed to continue working together to eradicate guinea worm disease from Ethiopia.

Running the Last Lap to End Guinea Worm Disease in Ethiopia

The final lap of a distance race is often the most difficult one, but…
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