Crises test region’s health systems

Crises test region’s health systems

Permanent secretary for the Health Ministry Dr Jemesa Tudravu says the Pacific region has confronted numerous public health challenge in recent years. Speaking at the 13th Pacific Immunisation Managers Meeting 2024 in Sigatoka, Dr Tudravu said this was from the resurgence of measles in 2019 to 2020 and the prolonged effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. “These crises have tested the resilience of our health systems and have underscored the critical …

Ethiopia: Catastrophic Health System Crisis in Restive Amhara

The Habesha A senior government official reported on Tuesday that the ongoing conflict in Ethiopia’s Amhara region, which has been ravaged by war, has severely strained its healthcare system. The violence erupted in April 2023 in this northern region, which is inhabited by 23 million residents, as federal forces clashed with the Fano militia, known for its self-defense operations. Despite the conclusion of a state of emergency in June 2024, inst…

War updates from Amhara Region, Ethiopia – November 18th to 24th, 2024

Disclaimer : AAA is a U.S. based NGO that documents human rights violations in the context of conflict, violence and political repression. One of AAA's core activities is also to educate policymakers, journalists, researchers and other stakeholders with up-to-date information on developments in Ethiopia. AAA does not endorse any political parties or organizations based in the U.S. or Ethiopia. Updated November 24th, 2024 Overview For the week…