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Dr. Mekdes Daba Takes the Helm as Ethiopia’s New Minister of Health

Ethiopia has welcomed Dr. Mekdes Daba as its new Minister of Health, following the tenure of Dr. Lia Tadesse, who served in the role for nearly four years. The transition comes at a time when Ethiopia’s healthcare sector faces ongoing challenges and opportunities for growth and improvement. Before her appointment, Dr. Daba held the position

February 8, 2024 • By Addis Insight

Health

Africa CDC’s State-of-the-Art Facility Ready for Inauguration in Addis Ababa

The African Union (AU) has announced the inauguration of the new headquarters of the African Center for Disease Control (Africa CDC) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The China-backed building, which was completed in a short time period, covers an area of 90,000 square meters and has a total construction area of nearly 40,000 square meters. It

January 9, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Health

Ethiopian immigrant goes from shepherd to one of world’s top head surgeons

After making Aliyah, Mero Getta pursued his dream to become a doctor, inspired by his father’s role as the village healer; ‘My dream is very simple: Heal people and be a good doctor, and simultaneously, be a good dad and husband’ Dr. Mero Getta is living proof that the sky is the limit when you

August 2, 2022 • By Addis Insight

Health

CALL FOR TRUTH: FOR NON BIASED PROFESSIONALS

I was a final year, on my last few months of 4th year of OBGYN residency, in Addis Ababa University College of Health Science at Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics I started practicing obstetrics and Gynecology residency after I took written and oral examination based on the criteria of the national policy and department curriculum.

August 1, 2022 • By Addis Insight

Health

Student Biniam granted to continue his education

Addis Ababa University and the College of Health Sciences Academic Commission have decided to allow student Biniam to continue his education in medicine school. It is also said that student Biniam will be compensated for the suspension. Regarding the student education, Addis Ababa University College of Health Sciences and School of Medicine offered options that

July 15, 2022 • By Addis Insight

Health

Addis Ababa University Health Science College decides on the case of student Binyam Isaias

Addis Ababa University Health Science College decides on the case of student Binyam Isaias. Addis Ababa University Health Sciences College has discussed the case of Binyam Isaias, a student who was suspended due to disability. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Andualem Deneke, Executive Director of Addis Ababa University College of Health Sciences, said the case

July 12, 2022 • By Addis Insight

Health

Ethiopia quarantined two individuals suspected with monkeypox

Ethiopia quarantined two individuals suspected with monkeypox. According to WHO representative for Ethiopia the country reported its first two suspected cases. The samples were sent outside the country for laboratory tests & the individual will remain in quarantine until the results avail. Since the beginning of 2022, 1,715 cases (1,636 suspected; 79 confirmed) and 73

July 2, 2022 • By Addis Insight

Business

World Bank pledges $ 195 million to support health sector in Ethiopia

The World Bank has provided $ 195 million to support the health sector in Ethiopia and to provide CV-19 vaccine to its citizens. Funding will also support Ethiopia’s efforts to make CV-19 vaccines available nationwide and rehabilitate conflict-affected public health facilities. In addition to helping the underprivileged health system in Ethiopia, the current funding will

June 7, 2022 • By Addis Insight

Health

World Health Assembly re-elects Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus to second term as WHO Director-General

WHO Member States today re-elected Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus to serve a second five-year term as Director-General of the world’s leading public health agency. Dr Tedros was first elected in 2017. His re-election was confirmed during the 75th World Health Assembly in Geneva. He was the sole candidate. Today’s vote was the culmination of an election

May 24, 2022 • By Addis Insight

Feature

Government Hospitals Have Stopped Operating Due to Lack of Anesthetics

For the past few weeks, almost all government hospitals have stopped operating due to lack of anesthetics. It is unknown at this time when will the issue get addressed. As a result, thousands of patients are suffering from prolonged surgery. Doctors, too, have begun to listen to patients grievances instead of treating them. The department

May 14, 2022 • By Addis Insight