Ethiopia News

The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, Dr Luis G. Sambo, representing WHO Director-General, Dr Margaret Chan, will arrive Addis, on Wednesday, 24 April 2013 with high level delegates including the WHO Assistant Director General – Dr Flavia Bustreo, and Cluster Directors from the WHO Regional Offices for Africa and the Eastern - Mediterranean. 

AFRICAN UNION, ADDIS ABABA, 24 APRIL 2013: AIDS WATCH AFRICA (AWA) is an African Union High Level Advocacy and Accountability Platform to combat HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria in Africa. In January 2011, it was decided by the AU Assembly to revitalize AWA as an advocacy, resource mobilization and accountability platform of Heads of State and Government.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 30 March 2011 -- Vaccines save millions of lives in developing countries; eradicated smallpox; lowered the global incidence of polio by 99 percent since 1988; and have achieved dramatic reduction in morbidity and mortality from a wide range of vaccine preventable diseases.

However, the cost of immunizing a child exceeds the total per capita governments spend on all health care in many developing nations. Sustainable vaccine financing increasingly represents a critical aspect of maintaining a stable vaccination program.

February 19, 2012, Millennium Hall in Addis Ababa -- The Government of Ethiopia Minister of Health, Dr. Tedros Adhanom, honoured many organizations and individuals in recognition of their contribution to the very successful 16th International Conference on AIDS and STIs in Africa (ICASA) which took place in Addis Ababa, from 4-8 December 2011. Trophies, Medals and certificates were awarded to organizations and individuals who contributed significantly to the success of ICASA. In addition to the Medal and a special crystal award for the WCO, Dr.

Combat Drug Resistance: “No action today, No cure tomorrow”

Addis Ababa, April 7, 2011 ‐- Left unchecked, the uncontrolled rise in resistant germs threatens lives and wastes limited resources. Urgent and coordinated action is required at all levels to ensure the preservation of these life‐saving drugs for future generations, said WHO Country Representative, Dr. Fatoumata Nafo – Traoré, in the keynote message she delivered on the day on behalf of Dr. Luis Gomes Sambo, Regional director for the WHO African Region.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 30 March 2011 -- The construction of African developmental states has been called for as a means for promotion of structural economic transformation, scaling up integration endeavors, achievement of Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and other social development objectives.

The second day of the meeting of health experts of African countries as part of the 6th Session of the African Union (AU) Conference of Ministers of Health (CAMH6) continued with deliberations on Harnessing Africa’s Demographic Dividend, the Africa Diaspora initiative on enhancing capacity and strengthening the healthcare workforce on MNCH, and on AU-G8 accountability report on AIDS, TB and Malaria. A side event on CARMMA was held. In addition, the participants shared experiences on the new momentum global and regional developments in tackling NTDs.

The 13th World Congress on Public Health  will take place from 23 to 27, April 2012 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, under the theme; “Towards Global Health Equity: Opportunities and Threats”. This Congress offers unique opportunities to discuss global, continental and national public health issues among the global public health community and other key stakeholders. The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, Dr Luis Sambo, will deliver the Keynote address.

25 April 2013: The African Ministers of Health hold their 6th Conference at the AU, Addis Ababa, under the theme, “the impact of Non- Communicable Diseases (NCDs) and Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) on the development in Africa.” The two day conference provides an opportunity for Ministers of Health to discuss, share experiences, acknowledge the challenges posed by the growing trend of Non communicable Diseases and Neglected Tropical Diseases and is expected to produce recommendations that shall reposition the African continent in addressing challenges posed.

27 April 2013, Addis Ababa -- In a colorful event at Selam Health Center, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Dr Luis G. Sambo, WHO Regional Director for Africa joined in solidarity as Ethiopia wrapped up series of events launched for the commemoration of the week-long African Vaccination Week. The commemoration was launched at Asella, East Arsi Zone of Oromiya Region, 170 KMs South of Addis Ababa on 21 April 2013. The theme for this year is “Save lives, Prevent disabilities, Vaccinate!”