Shabait.com (Asmara)
21 February 2008
Asmara — Participants of the cross-country workshop on evaluating the impact of malaria and HIV/AIDS, taking place in Asmara, said that other African countries could draw lessons from Eritrea, which has demonstrated that the main prerequisite for bringing change is not capital parse, but efficient organizational capacity and dedication, coupled with strong popular zeal.
They made the remarks during a visit they took in four groups to health institutions in Asmara and the towns of Ginda, Mendefera and Keren.
One of the organizers of the workshop, Ms. Ariana Legiovani, an expert of impact evaluation in the World Bank's Africa regional office, stated that she has observed the inhabitants of Ruba Mai-Adkemom, Ginda, carrying out popular campaigns aimed at covering up mosquito breeding spots and impregnating mosquito nets with insecticides.
Mr. Edwin Kimutai from Kenya, said on his part that he was impressed by the Eritrean people's high awareness in protecting their own health condition themselves and expressed admiration to the management resources in the country. Indicating that the mechanism of information gathering in the country as regards diseases is quite effective, Mr. Edwin Kimutai said that he has learned from Eritrea's experience that active popular participation is decisive in achieving the set goal. He also expressed admiration to the impressive achievement Eritrea has registered in controlling malaria.
Still another participant, Mr. Oseni Hassan from Benin, stated that the accomplishments registered in the health sector attest to the coordinated endeavors of the people and Government of Eritrea.
Representatives from 10 different countries are participating in the five-day workshop.
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