President announces launch of MaskEthiopia Campaign as nation joins WHO WearAMask Challenge

Addis Ababa, August 14, 2020 (FBC) – President Sahle-Work Zewde has called up on the public to promote proper use of face mask while announcing official launch of MaskEthiopia Campaign in response to WHO WearAMask Challenge.

Ethiopia has followed suit by launching MaskEthiopia Campaign in line with joining WearAMask Challenge launched by World Health Organization (WHO) in fighting the spread of COVID 19, the president stated.

The president expressed optimism that the country can curtail spread of the virus through increased public participation supported by unwavering behavioral change.

“Through producing sufficient face masks, wearing it properly and protecting the community from the virus, we can curb spread of the pandemic”, she stressed.

“Let us all take part in this campaign by promoting the proper use of face masks as we all work to put a stop to this pandemic.”, the president called up on the public for collective preventive efforts.