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L-R: Dr Pierre M'Pele-Kilebou, WHO Representative; Mr Bornwell Kantande UNHCR Deputy Representative; Mr Kazuhiro Suzuki, Ambassador of Japan ; Mr Gatluak Tut Khot, President of Gambella Regional State of Ethiopia; Mr Mohamed Diab, WFP Country Director a.i

Japan announces support to WFP, WHO and UNHCR to assist South Sudanese refugees and Ethiopian host community in Gambella

ADDIS ABABA - The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the UN…
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Ebola screening taking place at Togwajale border between Ethiopia and Somalia

Ethiopia Scores Highest for Ebola Preparedness

WHO and partners conduct Ebola assessments in 14 high risk countries…
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H.E. Mrs Roman Tesfaye, First Lady of Ethiopia, is the chair of the Ethiopian Cancer Control Committee.

Fighting Non-Communicable Diseases in Partnership

Ethiopia launches national strategic action plan on non-communicable…
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Neglected tropical diseases have been neglected for too long - it's time to beat NTDs!

Ethiopia Stands Ready to Beat NTDs

WHO Urges Affected Countries to Invest More to Tackle Neglected…
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WHO urges governments to increase investment to tackle neglected tropical diseases

19 FEBRUARY 2015. GENEVA/LONDON/ADDIS ABABA – TheWorld Health…
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A pledge of commitment for a polio-free Ethiopia

Drop by drop closer to polio-free Ethiopia

Jigjiga/Wardher, 9 February 2015 - A pledge of commitment for a polio…
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WHO and partners training health workers at Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa.

WHO and Partners Come Together to Reinforce Ebola Preparedness in High Risk Countries

The evolving Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak highlights the risk…
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The unified support and advocacy of Organization of African Union First Ladies will be crucial for kicking polio out of Africa.

African First Ladies Unite to End Polio

The African Union First Ladies made a call for action on 31 January…
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Maternal mortality is declining steadily in Ethiopia, but more efforts are needed to meet the MDG target

Using Data to Save Lives

Every day, approximately 35 women die in Ethiopia from preventable…
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“I encourage all mothers to give birth at a health facility and seek post-natal care after delivery. No woman should die while giving life.” – Sister Beletech Tekle, Midwife, Addis Ababa.

No Woman Should Die while Giving Life: Safe motherhood month calls for zero home deliveries

Every year, the month January, is marked as safe motherhood month to…
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