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Japan expresses solidarity with Ethiopia in COVID-19 battle
Addis Ababa, March 20, 20 20(FBC) -Japan has expressed its solidarity with Ethiopia in the fight against Coronavirus (COVID-19).
In a statement issued yesterday, Japan’s Ambassador to…
COVID-19 not related to any country or nationality: PM Office
Addis Ababa, March 19, 2020 (FBC) –The Office of the Prime Minister said that the coronavirus (COVID-19) “is not related to any country or nationality.”
The remark came following reports…
CBE donates 10m birr to fight COVID-19
Addis Ababa, March 19, 2020 (FBC) – The Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) has donated 10 million birr to the Ministry of Health to fight coronavirus (COVID-19).
Ethiopia now has six…
Dr Catherine Hamlin passes away at 96
Addis Ababa, March 19, 2020 (FBC) - Dr Catherine Hamlin, co-founder of Catherine Hamlin Fistula Foundation,
has passed away peacefully at her home in Addis Ababa yesterday.
She was 96.…
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…