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How conflict has made COVID-19 a neglected epidemic in Ethiopia

September 22, 2021September 23, 2021User2

The number of COVID-19 cases in Ethiopia has been increasing. The delta variant has been identified recently in the country, but officials are still investigating if it is driving the resurgence. Initially, the government’s response was effective. Containment measures were put in place. These included restrictions on social gatherings, face masks and physical distancing were mandatory. People were compliant at first. But […]

Amid Onslaught of Crises, World Must Restore Trust, Solidarity to Tackle COVID-19, Climate Change, Secretary-General Says, Opening Annual General Assembly Debate

September 21, 2021September 22, 2021User2

Global Leaders Call for Vaccine Equity, Inclusive Multilateralism to Alleviate Human Suffering, Close Gap between Rich, Poor Secretary-General António Guterres issued a wake-up call that the world is on the edge of an abyss and “moving in the wrong direction”, as he called on leaders gathered for the annual General Assembly high-level debate today to […]

Restore trust and inspire hope, UN chief says in message to UNGA76

September 21, 2021September 22, 2021User2

With humanity on the edge of an abyss, and moving in the wrong direction, the world must wake up, Secretary-General António Guterres said in his keynote address to the UN General Assembly on Tuesday. Outlining six “Great Divides” that must be bridged now, he called for greater action in areas such as climate policy, gender […]

Over 1.9 Mil People Lack Health Services in Amhara, Afar Regions Due to Terrorist TPLF’s Attack

September 20, 2021September 21, 2021User2

The terrorist TPLF has destroyed and looted many hospitals and other health facilities in Amhara and Afar regions as more than 1.9 million people are facing lack of health services. Minister of Health, Lia Tadesse told media today, the terrorist TPLF has destroyed and looted health institutions and infrastructures in Amhara and Afar regional states. […]

IGAD Forecasts Heavy Rainfall in Western Oromia, Southern Benishangul Gumuz

September 20, 2021September 21, 2021User2

Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) said heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected in regions of western Oromia and southern Benishangul Gumuz in Ethiopia from in the coming week. Heavy to very heavy rainfall (top 10-5% on record) is expected in western Oromia (Western and Eastern Welega and Illubabor) and southern Benishangul Gumu in Ethiopia, and localized […]

Logistics Cluster Confirms No Single Aid Truck Parked on Road to Tigray

September 17, 2021September 18, 2021User2

Though some 466 aid trucks carrying food and non-food items including medicines have entered the Tigray region, only 38 returned, Ministry of Peace said. The Ministry said in a statement today that no trucks carrying humanitarian cargo parked on the road to Tigray, logistics cluster confirmed. In areas where the government does not operate, humanitarian […]