COVID-19

Coronavirus Good News For Ethiopian Export Sector, Prime Minister Said

Prime minister Abiy Ahmed said Monday, Ethiopia’s export has shown a 13 percent increase this year mainly because of coronavirus.   In a live broadcasted response to the question from the parliament, the prime minister was optimistic about the current global pandemic. He mentioned It as good news for the export industry of the country.

June 9, 2020 • By Addis Insight

COVID-19

Man Found Dead In Southern Ethiopia Tested Positive For Covid-19

A 55-year-old man was found dead in the Kaffa Zone of the Southern region and tested positive for the coronavirus. The zone’s communication office reported on Sunday that the man’s body was sent to Addis Ababa for investigation and confirmed that the case was COVID-19.   The person from Kafa, the zone 457km from the

June 1, 2020 • By Eldad Damte

COVID-19

Catch Taxi Assisting Those Serving the Community In a Fight Against Covid-19

The infection rate of the coronavirus has increased significantly in Ethiopia in recent days. As more infections are being reported, more health professionals, law enforcement officials, and volunteers will be deployed to fight against the spread of the virus.   About a month ago, the Ministry of Health called up volunteers from unemployed health graduates,

May 15, 2020 • By Addis Insight

COVID-19

Police Arrested People for Not Wearing Mask: Human Right Commission Urged Their Release

The police have arrested thousands of people in Addis Ababa for not wearing masks. According to the Addis Ababa Police Commission, 1,300 people detained on Wednesday for an aligned violation of the Emergency Proclamation, Ethio FM reports.   The Emergency proclamation declared a month ago to curb the spread of COVID-19, states that wearing a

May 14, 2020 • By Addis Insight

Health

Why Is It Hard to Implement Covid-19 Precautions In Ethiopia

Amina lives in Cherkos, one of the densely populated areas in the center of Addis Ababa. She sells fast food for living inside her small cafe. Children in the neighborhood play on the street and sometimes run into the cafe. She says the government’s decision to close schools to tackle coronavirus spread, “caused hardship” since

March 25, 2020 • By Eldad Damte

Health

Ethiopia Closed Schools, Public Gatherings As Coronavirus Cases Increase

Ethiopian government closed down schools, public gatherings, and sports events as a measure to slow down the spread of coronavirus. Prime minister Abiy has ordered a two weeks shut down today following coronavirus pandemic infection hits five in Ethiopia.   “Large gatherings and meetings to be postponed, including sporting events. Small gatherings to not be

March 16, 2020 • By Eldad Damte

Health

Ethiopia Confirmed the First Coronavirus Case On Japanese Man

The Ministry of Health announced that the first case of Covid-19 was found on a Japanese man, Thursday night. The person arrived in Ethiopia on 14 March from Burkina Faso and showed symptoms three days ago, said Liya Taddese, Health minister.   The man traveled from Japan to Burkina Faso on 23 February and arrived

March 13, 2020 • By Eldad Damte

Health

Dr.Senait Fisseha Awarded the Membership of Royal College of Obstetrician and Gynaecologists (RCOG)

RCOG on its Twitter account announced the Dr. Senait Fisseha membership promotion to the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG). We are delighted to welcome Professor Senait Fisseha @DrSenait as an Honorary Fellow of the RCOG. Professor Fisseha is a globally-recognised leader in reproductive health & rights and a lifelong gender champion. pic.twitter.com/MPtHwaiuFn — RoyalCollegeObsGyn (@RCObsGyn)

January 31, 2019 • By Addis Insight

Health

Dr. Lia Tadesse Appointed as State Minister

Dr Lia Tadesse has been appointed as state minister of Health for the Federal Republic of Ethiopia. Prior to her appointment Dr. Liya Tadesse has worked at Saint Paul Hospital as Chief Executive Officer. During her tenure Dr. Lia Tadesse was celebrated for her transformational leadership she has shown at Saint Paul. The update of

November 7, 2018 • By Addis Insight

Health

Prof. Sebsebe becomes first African Foreign Member of the Royal Society

Leading Ethiopian botanical scientist, Professor Sebsebe Demissew, has been elected as a Foreign Member of the Royal Society, becoming the first ever Sub-Saharan African scientist to be elected in the Society’s 357-year history.

August 7, 2018 • By Addis Insight