Ethiopia: Malaria Wreaks Havoc in Conflict-Hit Western Oromia

Ongoing malaria outbreak, in conflict ravaged Western Oromia, particularly in the West Wollega and Kellem Wollega zones, has already caused significant harm on human lives… Read more »

Ethiopia: Amidst Alarming Surge in Malaria Cases, Amhara Regional Health Institute to Launch Antimalarial Chemical Spraying Program

In the wake of the doubling of nationwide malaria cases in the past three months, reaching a staggering 2.4 million, the Amhara Regional Public Health Institute has announced plans… Read more »

Ethiopia: Two-Year War Leaves 86 Percent of Tigray's Healthcare Facilities Devastated: New Report

A recent report published by the World Health Organization (WHO) portrays the devastating effects inflicted upon healthcare facilities and medical resources in the Tigray region… Read more »

Ethiopia: At Least 18 People Die of Drought-Related Hunger in Two Districts in Wag Hemra Zone, Amhara Region

Amidst the ongoing conflict between the federal and regional governments and the Fano armed group in the Amhara regional state, at least 18 people are reported to have died of… Read more »

Ethiopia: Dozens Die of Malaria in Conflict-Ridden West Wollega Zone, Oromia As Hunger Takes Toll On Civilians

Addis Abeba - A malaria outbreak has claimed the lives of at least 36 people over the last two months alone in Begi and Kondala districts of the conflict-ridden West Wollega zone,… Read more »

Ethiopia: Rights Body Reports Death of Three People From Infectious Disease At Detention Facility

Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) confirmed yesterday the death of three detainees by a pest-borne outbreak at a temporary detention center located in Gelan Kifle… Read more »

Ethiopia: European Investment Bank Gives WHO €1 Million to Assist Primary Healthcare System

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided the World Health Organization (WHO) with €1 million for a technical assistance operation that will strengthen primary… Read more »

Ethiopia: Cholera Outbreak, Malnutrition Crisis Grip Country as Funding Falls Short

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has released a report indicating the number of cholera cases in Ethiopia has reached alarming levels.… Read more »

Ethiopia: WHO Calls for Uninterrupted Access and Protection of Health Care in Amhara Region

The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed concerns over the ongoing violence in the restive Amhara region where months-long hostilities between government forces and the… Read more »

Ethiopia: Newborn Mortality Rising in Tigray's Seharti Samre District

An alarming increase in newborn mortality rates in Seharti Samre district, located 40km from the capital of the Tigray region. At least 32 newborns have reportedly perished within… Read more »

Ethiopia: Healthcare Crisis Exacerbates in Oromia As Violence Takes Toll On Critical Infrastructure

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said critical infrastructures including health facilities and water systems have been seriously affected in the Oromia region… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ongoing Dengue Fever Outbreak Kills Nine in Afar Region - WHO

Ongoing outbreak of Dengue fever in Logia and Mille districts in Zone 1 of Afar regional state has killed nine people with a total of 1,638 suspected and confirmed cases as of 10… Read more »

Ethiopia: Hunger Related Death Rises in Tigray Amidst Ongoing Investigation Into Food Aid Theft, Persisted Suspension

Authorities in the Tigray region are reporting a rising number of deaths as they work hard to finalize an investigation into food aid theft that led to suspension of humanitarian… Read more »

Ethiopia: Tigray Health Bureau Expresses Concern Over Whereabouts of at Least 13,000 HIV Patients in Post-War

The Tigray Health Bureau has expressed profound concern about a significant number of HIV/AIDS patients of at least 13,000 in number, who have been unaccounted for since the two… Read more »

Ethiopia: Measles Outbreak Kills Eighteen in Oromia, Exacerbates Health Crisis Reeling From Cholera Outbreak, Drought, Flooding

Measles outbreak kills 18 in 149 Kebeles in the Oromia region with documented 1,274 cases, the figure showing a fatality rate of 1.4 percent. Children under five account for the… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopian Plastic Surgeon Earns Praise By Kenyan Hospital

Dr. Medhanit Demeke Feyissa, Ethiopian plastic surgeon, earns praise for her performance of a 6-hour surgery in Kenya's Tenwek hospital. Read more »

Ethiopia: Health Minister Arrives in Tigray to Discuss Rehabilitation of Health Facilities Damaged in War

High level federal delegation from Ministry of Health led by minister Liya Tadesse (PhD) has arrived in Tigray, Mekelle, today to observe the status of severely damaged health… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ever-Increasing Cholera Outbreak in Oromia Region 'May Lead to Disastrous Consequences'

It is mesmerizing to see that Ethiopia is still struggling with Cholera in 2023, while the last Cholera outbreak in the United States occurred in 1911 and Europe has not seen an… Read more »

Ethiopia: OPA Says People in Borana Zone Dying of Hunger, Treatable Conditions As Health Impact of Prolonged Drought Gets Severe

The Oromia Physicians' Association (OPA ), a non-governmental professional association, said the prolonged drought in Borana zone of Oromia regional state in Southwestern Ethiopia… Read more »

Ethiopia: Unresolved IDP Crisis, Alarming Lack of Basic Healthcare Causing Suffering in Conflict-Affected Parts of Oromia - OPA

The late, legendary artist Hachalu Hundessa's music still resonates with the pain felt by hundreds of thousands of Oromo civilians who were forced to flee their homes from… Read more »

Ethiopia: Commentary - Why I Believe Ethiopia Will Soon Be Drained of Its Physicians

Ethiopia is the second most populous country in Africa with dire need of physicians. According to World Bank data, in 2018, there were 0.0769 physicians per 1000 people in… Read more »

Ethiopia: Measles, Cholera Outbreaks Pose Deadly Threat to Already Malnourished Children in Ethiopia

Children are facing a growing risk of disease as cholera and measles outbreaks tighten their grip on Ethiopia, raising fears for the many vulnerable children already suffering from… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ongoing Cholera Outbreak Kills 28 in Four Zones of Oromia, Somali Regions, Leaves Close to One Million People At High Risk: UN

The latest report by the UN reveals that the Cholera outbreak has spread out to 66 kebeles of 8 woredas across Bale, Guji and West Arsi zones of Oromia and 2 woredas of Liban zone… Read more »

Ethiopia: More Than 70,000 Displaced People Suffering From Hunger, Disease in Amhara Region

More than 70,000 internally displaced people sheltered in make shift camps in Abergele and Tsagebej districts in Wag-hemra zone of Amhara regional state for more than two years are… Read more »

Ethiopia: Tigray Camp Sheltering Over 54,000 Civilians Hit by Food, Medicine Scarcity

More than 54, 000 civilians who were internally displaced during the two years war in Tigray region and are sheltered at an IDP camp in Abiy Adi, central Tigray, are severely… Read more »