World Health Organization Ethiopia

18/03/2026

World Health Organization (WHO) witnessed heartbreaking situation in following the —many victims lost their lives while trying to rescue others. WHO witnessed heartbreaking situation in following the —many victims lost their lives while trying to rescue others.

We sincerely thank authorities for their commitment and well-coordinated response.

Among the first responders on the ground since day one, WHO Emergency Head and his team are assessing the situation and scaling up response efforts with surge teams and supplies.

We stand in solidarity and remain committed to preparing, responding, and building back a more resilient health system in .

14/03/2026

Trauma and emergency medical supplies-enough to treat more than 16,000 people have arrived to support regional health authorities in meeting urgent health needs following the landslide in Zone.

Condolences to the families affected. stands with communities and the Government of 🇪🇹 through deploying Rapid Response Team members and delivering emergency supplies, including kits for water-borne diseases, trauma care, treating children with malnutrition and infection, and water treatment chemicals with financial support from and other donors.

14/03/2026

24/02/2026

We are live at the PHEM-CoE Digitalization Launch in Addis Ababa 🇪🇹

Advancing the digitalization of Ethiopia’s Public Health Emergency Management system and progress toward a Center of Excellence.

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22/08/2025

Ethiopia’s Emergency Medical Team , in partnership with
World Health Organization (WHO) and Ethiopian Public Health Institute has launched its first training on Burns Care in Mass Casualty Incidents.

👨🏾‍⚕️ 15 of 30 participants received hands-on training; 15 served as a control group.

Major step forward in Emergency preparedness!

09/08/2025

07/05/2025

Join us LIVE for the launch of Ethiopia’s Public Health Emergency Management Centre of Excellence initiative — a key milestone in Health Security starts now.

Under the Ministry of Health, the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI) has long since been at the forefront of addressing public health emergencies in Et...

16/01/2025

We had the privilege of meeting with the Embassy of Ireland to discuss critical mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) needs in the wake of ongoing conflict in Northern Ethiopia.

This region has been deeply affected by three concurrent and protracted Grade 3 Humanitarian Emergencies: conflict, COVID-19, and drought. These emergencies have severely disrupted basic services and livelihoods, leaving communities with limited access to essential health care support systems.

Widespread psychological trauma is a pressing issue, with over five million people displaced and countless others suffering from the loss of loved ones, livelihoods, and even physical injuries. The mental health consequences of widespread Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and substance abuse, particularly among the youth, are of major concern.

In our meeting, the Embassy of Ireland reaffirmed their commitment to supporting mental health initiatives, drawing inspiration from Ireland's own “Sharing the Vision strategy”. Together, we discussed strategic interventions to address the urgent mental health needs of the region, focusing on both immediate and long-term solutions. 🤝

The road ahead is challenging, but we remain hopeful that with continued collaboration, we can restore and strengthen psychosocial support systems, helping the affected communities rebuild their resilience. 💪🌍

14/01/2025

Seismic activity continues in Ethiopia, with 18 (4.4–5.8 magnitude) recorded Jan 8–10, 2025.

WHO is working with the Ethiopian government & partners to assess risks and strengthen health response efforts for affected communities.

14/01/2025

The 3rd cohort of Ethiopian National SURE responders has officially commenced their training today! This multisectoral initiative, led by the government with support from WHO and funding from the Pandemic Fund, aims to strengthen ’s capacity for emergency preparedness and response.
With 100 professionals joining this cohort and 190 trained in the previous two, this program is set to create a lasting impact on health outcomes across the country. A well-trained workforce is the backbone of an effective and resilient health system. Effective pandemic prevention, preparedness, response and recovery relies on having a fit-for-purpose workforce capable of managing emergencies and ready to surge during emergencies.