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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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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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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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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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“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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The fourth Ethiopian HIV/AIDS Prevention Summit drew attention to the concerning rise in HIV prevalence in the region.

Somali Region Intensifies HIV Prevention Efforts

The fourth Ethiopian HIV/AIDS Prevention Summit, held in Jigjiga,…
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Ebola preparedness supplies at the isolation centre in Addis Ababa.

Ebola Preparedness Continues in Ethiopia

The ongoing epidemic of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in West Africa…
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Coordinators and participants of the TB training.

Tuberculosis Programme Managers' Capacity Strengthened through WHO Training Course

A WHO training course fortuberculosis (TB) control programme managers…
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