Day: June 28, 2023

The German Development Cooperation, the Bavarian Office for Africa, and Menschen für Menschen (MfM) handed over medical equipment valued at 1.2 million euro to the Ethiopian Ministry of Health to strengthen the health system.

The medical equipment included ventilators, diagnosis machinery, laboratory equipment, operation room facilities, ICU machinery, maternity facilities as well as ward and admission facilities, according to a press release GIZ Country Office sent to ENA.

The medical equipment will support health facilities including in conflict-affected Amhara, Afar and Tigray regions, assisting in the enhancement of health care services and facilities in these areas, ultimately benefiting local communities and individuals in need, it said.

During the occasion, Minister of Health, Dr Lia Tadesse, highly appreciated the donation at this point in time.

“The donation supports the ministry in overcoming setbacks in our health system due to the conflict and shortage on material resources. The medical equipment not only contributes to reestablishing health services but also to improving the quality of clinical management of patients and provision of critical care services at our health facilities,” she added.

German Ambassador to Ethiopia, Stephan Auer on his part said Ethiopia has achieved commendable strides in advancing its health care services.

Consequently, this invaluable contribution not only aligns seamlessly with the long-term support strategy of German Development Cooperation, but also further strengthens the Ethiopian health system, he elaborated.

BMZ, Director-General, Dirk Meyer, for his part said the availability of state-of-the-art medical equipment will help in rebuilding health services in the conflict-affected regions.

Better treatment options are needed for treating not only infectious pulmonary diseases, such as COVID-19, but also for patients affected by other medical conditions, he said.

The German Development Cooperation and the Bavarian Office for Africa and MfM continue to reaffirm their commitment to enhancing the Ethiopian health system for the benefit of the people of Ethiopia.The MoH and MfM will distribute the donated medical equipment to health facilities in areas most in need, the press release said.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency

The blessed holiday of Eid Al-Adha for Muslims is a holiday of sharing joy and happiness not only with families but with all Muslims as indicated by Islamic teachings, according President of Addis Ababa Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs.

In an exclusive interview with the Ethiopian News Agency, Sheikh Sultan Aman, President Addis Ababa Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs said as Islamic law teaches us that while celebrating Eid al-Adha, Muslims should not forget their neighbors and the less privileged.

Ustaz Abu Bakr Ahmed, Advisor to the President of Ethiopian Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs on his part said that Eid al-Adha is a lesson that all Muslims should carry on the sacrifice of our father Ibrahim and the strength of their faith and devotion to Lord, so that we can achieve the goal of Eid al-Adha by consoling the poor and needy.

With regard to security and peace, Islam gives peace great importance, they said, adding that security and peace are the basis for development in the country, whether in the practice of worship or in other spheres, and in this regard, maintaining peace is not just the task of Muslims but the entire Ethiopian people, and everyone must work to achieve this across the country.

Finally, they extended best Eid Al-Adha wishes to all Ethiopian Muslims.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency

The Heads of International Election Observation Missions present in Sierra Leone: the African Union, ECOWAS, Commonwealth, and the West Africa Elders Forum are concerned by the inflammatory language circulating on the social media. In this regard, they appeal to the citizens of Sierra Leone to continue exercising patience and restraint as they await the final declaration of results of the 24 June elections by the Electoral Commission of Sierra Leone, according to the African Union. Moreover, the Heads of Missions urge all Sierra Leonians within and outside the country to refrain from any inflammatory language that could lead to violence, loss of lives and the destruction of the country.

Moreover, the Heads of Missions urge all Sierra Leonians within and outside the country to refrain from any inflammatory language that could lead to violence, loss of lives and the destruction of the country.

They further call on the Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone to ensure maximum transparency in the processing and release of the provisional and final results of the elections.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency