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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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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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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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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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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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Regional Director for Africa met with the Minister of Health of Ethiopia during her visit to Addis Ababa

Fostering Partnerships in the African Region

An organization is only as good as its teams on the ground Dr…
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WHO Regional Director for Africa speaking at the opening session of the 16th RCM

UN and AU Work in Partnership to Empower Women in Africa

Recognizing women's role in achieving universal health coverage
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The panel discussion on impact of Ebola on the African continent was chaired by the WHO Regional Director for Africa.

On the Road to Recovery of the Most Severely Affected Ebola Countries

Investing on strong health systems to enable African countries to…
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