Oromo Health Communication

08/01/2025

More measles cases in Victoria
Date issued: 31 December 2024
Issued by: Dr Christian McGrath, Acting Chief Health Officer
Issued to: Health professionals and the Victorian community

Key messages
A new case of measles has been reported in Victoria who was infectious on an international flight (Vietnam Airlines – VN781) that arrived in Melbourne on 28 December 2024.
This is in addition to two recent cases linked to overseas travel.
There has been an increase in notified cases of measles in returned travellers across Australia in recent weeks. Growing outbreaks have been reported internationally including in Vietnam and Thailand.
Measles is a highly infectious viral illness that can spread from person-to-person and potentially lead to serious health complications.
People who have attended the listed exposure sites during the specified dates and times should monitor for symptoms of measles.
Anyone who develops symptoms of measles should seek medical care. Wear a mask and call ahead to make sure you can be isolated from others.
Healthcare professionals should be alert for measles in patients with fever and rash, particularly those who have recently returned from overseas or attended a listed exposure site during the specified period.
Suspected cases should be tested, advised to isolate, and notified to the Department of Health immediately by calling 1300 651 160.
Offer free measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine to people born during or after 1966 who do not have documentation of having received two doses of measles-containing vaccine. Vaccinate all individuals who are unsure of their vaccination history, regardless of Medicare status.
There is no need to check measles serology prior to vaccination.
Anyone planning overseas travel should make sure they have received appropriate travel vaccinations, including MMR vaccine.
Read the full alert: More measles cases in Victoria

15/06/2024

SABABOOTA12 KITAABA DUBBISUUN QAAMA JIREENYA KEE TA'UU QABU
1. Daandii Beekumsaa: Kitaabonni mata duree yaadame kamiyyuu irratti jechuun ni danda’ama kuufama beekumsaa bal’aa ni dhiyeessu. Seenaa, saayinsii, falaasama keessa gadi fageenyaan cuuphamuu ykn fedhii fi fedhii haaraa akka horattu godha.
2. Jechoota Fooyya’an: Yeroo hunda dubbisuun jechoota bal’aa ta’eef si saaxila, kunis dandeettii walqunnamtii fi hubannoo kee fooyyessa.
3. Yaadannoo Guddisuu: Qorannoon akka agarsiisutti dubbisuun yaadannoo fi hojii hubannoo kee qarachuuf gargaaruu danda’a, sammuu kee sochiif bobba’ee akka turu gochuu danda’a.
4. Dhiphina Hir’isuu: Kitaaba gaarii tokko qabachuun gosa miliquu sammuu ta’uu danda’a; yaaddoo guyyaa guyyaa irraa yeroodhaaf boqonnaa fi carraa boqonnaa namaaf kenna.
5. Xiyyeeffannoo fi Xiyyeeffannoo Fooyya’aa: Addunyaa har’aa saffisaan deemtuu fi wantoota yaada namaa hihhiran guutamte keessatti, dubbisuun dandeettii xiyyeeffannaa fi xiyyeeffannaa yeroo dheeraaf qabdu cimsa.
6. Mararfannaa fi Ilaalcha:Dirree taphattoota asoosamaa keessa tarkaanfachuun gara laafina guddisuu fi ilaalcha adda addaa irratti hubannoo gadi fagoo akka argattu si gargaara.
7. Kalaqa Fooyya’e: Dubbisuun yaada haaraa fi adeemsa yaadaaf si saaxila; kunis dandeettii kalaqaa fi rakkoo furuu mataa keetii kakaasuu danda’a.
8. Dandeettii Barreessuu Cimaa: Asoosamaa akka gaariitti barreeffame keessatti of cuuphuun akkaataa barreeffama kee, caasaa himaa fi ifa qunnamtii waliigalaa fooyyessuu danda’a.
9. Qulqullina Hirribaa Fooyya'e: Ciisuun dura yeroon yroo kee iskiriinii kitaabaan jijjiiri. Dubbisuun boqonnaa tasgabbeessuu fi boqonnaa haarawaa akka argattu si gargaaruu danda’a; kunis qulqullina hirribaa fooyya’aa ta’e guddisa.
10. Imala addunyaa haarawaa: Kitaabonni gara yeroo, bakka fi dhugaa adda addaatti si geessu. Yeroo mijataa teessoo harkaa keessanii irraa taateewwan nama gammachiisan, taateewwan seenaa ykn imala dinqisiisaa taʼe daawwadhaa.
11. Barnoota Umurii Guutuu: Dubbisuun imala itti fufiinsaan barachuu fi of argachuu dha. Yeroo hunda umurii fi fedhii kee osoo hin ilaalin wanti haaraan barachuu qabdu jira.
12. Jalqaba Haasaa: Kitaabonni mata dureewwan haasawaaf ta’an qabeenya guddaa kan kennan yoo ta’u, walitti dhufeenya guddisuu fi marii namoota biroo wajjin taasifamu gabbisu qabu.

14/05/2023

We’ve been through it for now. However, it is always good to review the lessons that have been developed to prevent the COVID-19 issue. Education is the solution.

For more information and a script visit https://nwmphn.org.au/goodbyecovid

03/12/2022

News: District court judge, dozens of civilians killed, entire residents of a district displaced in attacks blamed on “ militants” in East
The attack on 25 November killed several people, including members of the Oromia Police, Debela said. “They [the attackers] don’t set their target. They shot not only at the police but also at the civilians. Many people, including my brother, were killed while fleeing for their lives. There are those who fled to the forest and hid in their own homes to save their lives. I don’t know the exact number of dead but I have learned that there are more than 50,” he said.
Four days later, more than 20 additional people, including Kiremu District Court judge Damtew Kefyalew Gemeda, were killed in a similar attack in Kiremu district on 29 November, another resident of the district who fled the attack to Gida Ayana district told Addis Standard.

Internally displaced civilians following latest attack in East Wollega. Pictures": Social media Addis Abeba - Two attacks in the past few days in Kiremu district, East Wollega zone of Oromia region, killed dozens of people, including Damtew Kefyalew Gemeda, Kiremu District Court judge. According to....

01/12/2022

A Path To Freedom - Kenyans in Solidarity with the Oromo Struggle for Liberation

A Path To Freedom - Kenyans in Solidarity with the Oromo Struggle for Liberation

14/11/2022

Labor’s positive plan for health. When you’re sick, there’s nothing more important than getting the very best care, close to home. That’s why we’ve built and upgraded hospitals across the state, and hired more than 26,000 extra healthcare workers. But there’s more to do. We’ll start Australia’s biggest ever health infrastructure project, building brand new Royal Melbourne and Royal Women’s Hospitals next to the new Arden Station.

10/10/2022

Today is a day to check in. Check in on your own mental health, as well as your loved ones.
These services are available to help you and your loved ones any time, no matter where you are:
Lifeline: 13 11 14
Su***de Call Back Service: 1300 659 467
Alcohol & Drug Support Line: 1800 198 024
Domestic Violence Helpline: 1800RESPECT – 1800 737 732
Kids Helpline: 1800 551 800

09/10/2022

ጤናና ደኅንነትዎን ከመጠበቅ ጋር ተያያዥ የሆኑ ትሩፋቶች አሉ። ያን ባለማድረግም በአብዛኛው አካላዊና አዕምሯዊ ተፅዕኖ ሊያድርብዎት ይችላል።

04/10/2022

02/10/2022

19/09/2022

Koreen Ayyaana Irreechaa Melbourne ayyaana Irreecha Birraa baranaa Onkoloolessa 2 bara 2022, kabajuuf qophii akka xumuratan beeksisan. Hawaasti Oromoo Australia Melbourne keessa jiraatanis ayyaanicha haala hoo’aa fi miidhagaan akka kabajatan Koreen waamicha godheera.
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The Melbourne Irreechaa organsiing Committee has announced that it will be celebrating this year’s Irreecha Birraa on October 2, 2022. The Committee also called on the Oromo community in Melbourne, Australia to celebrate the Oromo Thanksgiving event in a warm and beautiful manner.
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የሜልበርን ኢሬቻ አስተባባሪ ኮሚቴ የዘንድሮውን የኢሬቻ ቢራን ጥቅምት 2 ቀን 2022 እንደሚያከብር አስታውቋል።ኮሚቴው በአውስትራሊያ ሜልቦርን የሚገኙ የኦሮሞ ተወላጆች የኦሮሞን የምስጋና በዓል በደማቅ እና በሚያምር ሁኔታ እንዲያከብሩ ጠይቋል። https://youtu.be/mwwe_NTspbg

Koreen Ayyaana Irreechaa Melbourne ayyaana Irreecha Birraa baranaa Onkoloolessa 2 bara 2022, kabajuuf qophii akka xumuratan beeksisan. Hawaasti Oromoo Austra...