ENACTS: Climate information to help combat malaria in Ethiopia
An initiative called ENACTS has made climate information easier for Ethiopian health professionals to access and use. This has helped them to pinpoint which districts […]
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Mosquito known to transmit malaria has been detected in Ethiopia for the first time
Anopheles stephensi Liston mosquito is a major malaria vector with a geographical range from the Middle East through the Indian subcontinent and China. WACO, TX […]
U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative equips 1,000 health facilities in Ethiopia. African Leaders Malaria Alliance honored six African countries
In its 9-year program in Ethiopia, the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative was able to equip more than 1,000 health facilities in areas most prone to […]
Ethiopia launches New Global Fund grants for HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Malaria and RSSH for 2018 – 2021
ADDIS ABABA (The Global Fund: Ethiopia CCM)–Ethiopia Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM/E) in collaboration with the principal recipients (PRs), Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH) and Federal […]
Warmer Climate Threatens Malaria Spread in Ethiopia: Study
(AFP)–Cool, high-lying areas of Ethiopia hitherto shielded from heat-loving malaria mosquitoes are increasingly exposed to the disease as the climate warms, researchers said Thursday. Most […]
OP-ED: Ending Malaria for Good is a Sound Investment
Experts estimate a 60 U.S. dollar return for every dollar invested in malaria prevention in the sub-Saharan Africa. By Peter Vrooman (U.S. Embassy – Addis […]
Africa’s Anti-Malaria Efforts Face a New Hurdle – Drug and Insecticide Resistance
The main fear is that drug resistance in Africa will trigger the same intense transmission patterns that have been seen in South East Asia. The […]
Former Minister of Health Kesetebirhan Admasu Appointed as CEO of Roll Back Malaria
The Roll Back Malaria (RBM) Partnership Board is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Kesetebirhan Admasu (goes by ‘Dr. Kesete’) to the role of […]
WHO donates lifesaving medicines and supplies to the Afar region of Ethiopia
The World Health Organization (WHO) donated an assortment of emergency and essential medicines and medical supplies totaling 19.5 metric tons (MT) to the Afar Region […]
The United States and Ethiopia: A Long-Term Partnership: Fact Sheet
U.S.–Ethiopia Relations The United States and Ethiopia share a long-standing and important partnership based on mutual interests in promoting peace, stability, and economic development. The United […]