Addis Ababa, June 10, 2025 (FMC) — Ethiopia has taken a significant step in bolstering its national emergency response capabilities by launching a large-scale Emergency Medical Team (EMT) simulation exercise.

British Embassy in Ethiopia through UK-MED and the UK Emergency Medical Team (UK-EMT), has extended support, consisting of 12 tents for a three-day simulation exercise.

The support also includes a new facility capable of serving 100 patients per day and providing access to various medical services.

Moreover, y simulation involves key national stakeholders including the Ministry of Health, EPHI, the National Defense Force, Federal Police, Disaster Risk Management Commission, Refugees and Returnees Service

Addis Ababa, June 4, 2025 (FMC) – The second round of Ethiopia’s nationwide pollution reduction campaign will officially begin tomorrow, June 5, under the theme “Shaping a Culture of Clean Living in Ethiopia,” the Ethiopian Environmental Protection Authority has announced.

At a press briefing, Ms. Lelise Neme, Director General of the Authority, stated that the campaign will be launched at the Ethiopian Skylight Hotel in Addis Ababa. The opening ceremony will be attended by senior federal and regional government leaders, members of the diplomatic community, development partners, heads of public and private sector organizations, and community representatives.

Addis Ababa, June 3, 2025 (FMC) – Model farmers’ village construction will significantly improve the livelihoods of local farmers and promote a healthier standard of living, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said after launching the construction of the fourth model farmers’ village in the Central Ethiopia region’s Silte Zone.

“In Werabet Shama Kebele, Hulbareg Woreda, Silte Zone, of the Central Ethiopia Region, we also commenced the construction of the fourth model farmers’ village which is a part of the rainy season goodwill/volunteer initiative. Once completed, these homes will significantly improve the livelihoods of local farmers and promote a healthier standard of living,” PM Abiy said.

Addis Ababa, May 28, 2025 (FMC) — Ethiopia’s Ministry of Health is intensifying efforts to contain the spread of the Mpox virus following a confirmed case in Moyale, located in the Oromia Region.

Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, is a viral disease that affects both humans and animals. It is typically characterized by fever, swollen lymph nodes, and a distinctive rash that progresses to fluid-filled blisters before crusting over.

Health Minister Dr. Mekdes Daba briefed journalists today on the government’s ongoing containment measures.

She stated that Mpox has been reported in 133 countries worldwide, including 29 African nations.
In Ethiopia, a 21-day-old infant in Moyale has recently tested positive for the virus. Subsequent tests confirmed that the child’s parents are also infected. Fortunately, all three individuals are in isolation and receiving . . . 

Addis Ababa, May 22, 2025 (FMC) — Eleven million children have been vaccinated against measles in just one week as part of a nationwide immunization campaign, according to Ethiopia’s Ministry of Health.

The campaign, which is being carried out across all regions of the country, is part of a broader effort to curb the resurgence of epidemic-prone diseases such as measles.

Dr. Mariamawit Asfaw, Head of the Maternal, Children, and Juvenile Health Department at the Ministry, told Fana Media Corporation that the campaign is already showing promising results.

She explained that the initiative not only aims to protect children from measles, but also to identify those who are vulnerable due to . . . 

Addis Ababa, May 16, 2025 (FMC) – Ethiopia and Japan have signed a landmark agreement worth approximately USD 17.4 million (2.3 billion ETB) to launch The Project for the Specialized Hospital for Infectious Diseases Treatment in Addis Ababa. The initiative marks a significant step in Ethiopia’s efforts to strengthen its healthcare system and bolster its resilience to infectious disease outbreaks.

The agreement was signed by Ethiopia’s Minister of Finance Ahmed Shide; Japan’s Ambassador to Ethiopia, Mr. Shibata Hironori; and Mr. Shintaro Takano, Deputy Resident Representative of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Ethiopia Office. Ethiopia’s Minister of Health, Dr. Mekdes Daba, was also in attendance.

Addis Ababa, May 10, 2025 (FMC) – The World Health Organization (WHO) has congratulated Ethiopia’s recent launch of the Public Health Emergency Management Center of Excellence (PHEM-CoE) as a milestone in regional and global health leadership.

Patrick Okumu Abok, WHO Team Leader for the Emergency Preparedness and Response Cluster in Ethiopia, emphasized that the initiative demonstrates the country’s growing role as a center of excellence in public health emergency management in Africa.

The establishment of Public Health Emergency Management Center of Excellence is not only a milestone for Ethiopia, but for the continent as well. It shows Ethiopia’s dedication and capability in leading public health emergency responses, not just at the national level, but at the regional and global levels,” he said.

Addis Ababa, April 23, 2025 (FMC) — Ethiopia and Russia have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation in the health sector, with a focus on hygiene, epidemic prevention, and rapid emergency response.

The agreement was signed by Minister of Health Dr. Mekdes Daba and Anna Y. Popova, Head of the Russian Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing, during the opening of the first Russian-African Sanitation and Emergency Rapid Response Team joint training seminar in Addis Ababa.

The MoU aims to enhance health security in both nations through early disease detection, coordinated prevention strategies, and fast response to public health threats.

Addis Ababa, April 23, 2025 (FMC) — African nations need to forge their disease prevention and control capabilities by investing in modern laboratory infrastructure and skilled health workforce, Minister of Health Dr. Mekdes Daba stressed.

At the opening of the first Russian-African Sanitation and Emergency Rapid Response Team training seminar in Addis Ababa, Health Minister Mekdes stressed the need for strengthening Africa’s public health response capacity.

The three-day seminar brought together experts from 15 African nations, including Ethiopia, to enhance rapid response and research-based service capabilities.

As part of a collaborative effort to modernize Ethiopia’s health infrastructure, the modern mobile laboratory with the capacity to diagnose over 300 diseases was handed over to the ministry today.