Social Affairs
- April 29, 2024
CETU appeals for peace, economic relief amidst conflict and rising costs of living
In a press conference convened today, leaders of the Confederation of Ethiopian Trade Unions urged the government to resolve ongoing…
Read More » - April 29, 2024
Ethiopia seeks 11 billion birr for emergency humanitarian mission through June 2024
As per the Ethiopian Disaster Risk Management Commission, an amount totaling 11 billion birr is deemed necessary to furnish aid…
Read More » - April 27, 2024
Following cholera outbreak in Bati district, Amhara health authorities take action to contain the spread of the disease
(Photo: Amhara Public Health Institute) Addis Abeba – Amid reports of a cholera outbreak in the Bati district within the Oromia special…
Read More » - April 25, 2024
A Dollar a Dose, a Life Saved: The search for safer pharmaceuticals amid widespread substandard medications
Recent research has revealed that 21.8% of the drugs tested in Ethiopia showed deficiencies in at least one of the…
Read More » - April 19, 2024
Ethiopia’s online boom shadowed by rise in hate speech, new report labels threat as ‘high and dangerous’
In light of the swift surge in social media adoption within Ethiopia, a recent report issued by the Ethiopian Media…
Read More » - April 16, 2024
Is burn care system in Ethiopia adequate to treat severe Acid burns?
Before and after of Ayantu Mustefa, who endured a horrific attack when her husband of eight years splashed acid on…
Read More » - April 16, 2024
US launches $60m highland resilience activity to help 120,000 vulnerable households in Ethiopia
Addis Abeba – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) launched the ‘Feed the Future Ethiopia Highlands Resilience Activity’,…
Read More » - April 5, 2024
Addis Abeba’s downtrodden shoulder authorities’ ill-timed, unplanned urban makeover. Make the process reflect human decency, at least!
Addis Abeba’s recent urban makeover caused extensive demolition of structures including residential, commercial, and religious buildings (Illustration: Addis Standard) Addis…
Read More » - April 4, 2024
Global leaders to gather in Geneva, aiming to raise $1 billion to alleviate Ethiopia’s humanitarian crisis
(Photo: United Nations) Addis Abeba – Senior officials from various countries and international organizations will convene in Geneva on 16 April, 2024…
Read More » - March 21, 2024
IDPs recently returned from Amhara to Oromia region opt to turn back, while others choose to stay despite turmoil
Last month, over 1,000 displaced individuals who were residing in various shelters within the Amhara region were compelled to return…
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