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IGAD leaders hold discussion on COVID19 regional response
Addis Ababa, March 30, 2020 (FBC) –Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed has held virtual discussion with leaders of IGAD member states on regional response to curb the spread of COVID19.
During…
PM calls on public to apply COVID19 containment measures
Addis Ababa, March 30, 2020 (FBC) –Prime Minister has called on the public to have more discipline in fighting the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country.
In his video address…
Ethiopia deploys new digital tools for COVID19 surveillance, response
Addis Ababa, March 30, 2020 (FBC) -The Ministry of Health and Ethiopia Public Health Institute unveiled a suite of new digital health tools that are built on top of DHIS2 to enhance…
Ethiopia coronavirus cases rise to 21
Addis Ababa, March 30, 2020 (FBC) -Ethiopia yesterday reported five new coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, raising the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 21.
According to the…
Ministry reports one recovery from coronavirus
Addis Ababa, March 28, 2020 (FBC) –The Ministry of Health announced that one patient has fully recovered from the coronavirus (COVID-19).
The Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI)…
PM holds discussion with regional chiefs, city mayors on COVID19 prevention
Addis Ababa, March 28, 2020 (FBC) -Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed held a video conference discussion with all regional chief administrators and mayors of the two administrative cities on COVID19…
Ethio-telecom begins fund raising to fight against spread of COVID-19
Addis Ababa, March 28, 2020 (FBC)–Ethio-telecom has created a platform to raise funds from abroad in order to help fight against the spread of COVID-19 in the country.
Thus, Ethiopian…
Ethiopia takes additional measures to halt spread of COVID-19
Addis Ababa, March 27, 2020 (FBC) – Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed has announced additional measures to halt the spread of coronavirus virus (COVID-19).
The following are the additional key…
Ethiopia’s coronavirus cases rise to 16
Addis Ababa, March 24, 2020 (FBC) -Ethiopia has confirmed four additional cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) today, bringing the total number to 16.
According to a statement issued by the…
Police to take measures against violators of COVID-19 directives
Addis Ababa, March 27, 2020 (FBC) – The Federal Police Commission said it will take as of today appropriate legal measures against individuals who do not comply with the directives issued by…