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Four patients with COVID-19 in good condition: Ministry
Addis Ababa, March 18, 2020 (FBC) –The Minister of Health said four of the six confirmed cases of coronavirus in Ethiopia are now in good condition.
Ethiopia reported its first case of…
Ethiopia, Qatar sign $18m grant agreement for construction of kidney treatment center
Addis Ababa, March 18, 2020 (FBC) –Ethiopia and Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) have signed a grant agreement amounting $18 million.
The agreement was signed here today Admasu Nebebe,…
Ethiopia announces partial closure of federal courts over COVID-19
Addis Ababa, March 18, 2020 (FBC) –The Federal Supreme Court has announced that federal courts will be in partial closure for the next 15 days due to coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.…
Defense Forces establish taskforce to prevent spread of COVID-19
Addis Ababa, March 18, 2020 (FBC) –The National Defense Forces of Ethiopia said it is working to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).
General Adem Mohammed, Chief of Staff of the…
Ethiopia confirms its 6th case of coronavirus
Addis Ababa, March 17, 2020 (FBC) –Ethiopia has confirmed its 6th case of coronavirus today, bringing the total to six.
A 59 year-old UK diplomat, who had arrived in Addis Ababa from…
PM holds discussion with communication heads, health communicators
Addis Ababa, March 17, 2020 (FBC) –Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed has held discussion with federal and regional communication heads and regional health communicators this afternoon.
The…
Ethiopia places 992 individuals under follow up for COVID-19
Addis Ababa, March 17, 2020 (FBC) –Ethiopia has placed under follow up 992 individuals believed to have had contact with confirmed coronavirus patients.
Ethiopia reported its first case…
Jack Ma to donate coronavirus test kits to Africa
Addis Ababa, March 17, 2020 (FBC) –Jack Ma, China's richest man, has pledged to donate 20,000 testing kits, 100,000 masks and 1,000 medical use protective suits and face shields to each one…
President Sahle-Work holds talks with Rwandan President
Addis Ababa, March 16, 2020 (FBC) - President Sahle-Work Zewde today met with Rwandan President Paul Kagame in Kigali to discuss bilateral issues.
The tour is also part of Ethiopia's move…
Ethiopia suspends schools, sporting events due to coronavirus
Addis Ababa, March 16, 2020 (FBC) – Ethiopia has announced the suspension of schools, sporting events and large gatherings for at least fifteen days, subject to further assessments.
The…