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Ethiopia coronavirus cases rise to 25
Addis Ababa, March 31, 2020 (FBC) –The Ministry of Health today reported three new coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, raising the total number of confirmed cases in Ethiopia to 25.
According…
Telecom services restored in Oromia’s western zones
Addis Ababa, March 31, 2020 (FBC) –Chief Administrator of Oromia regional state, Shimelis Abdisa, has announced restoration of telecom services in western zones of the region.
In a press…
PM, EU High Representative hold talks on COVID-19 challenges
Addis Ababa, March 31, 2020 (FBC) –Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed held phone talks with Josep Borrell Fontelles, High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security…
Ethiopia, Korean leaders hold talks on int’l support for Africa in COVID19 fight
Addis Ababa, March 30, 2020 (FBC) –Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed held phone talks with South Korean President Moon Jae-in on ways to induce international support for Africa's fight against…
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…