World Health Organization Ethiopia

12/06/2025

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.

27/11/2024

Healthcare providers in
emergencies provide critical care for
survivors.
Sign up for WHO’s online learning course
to learn about:
• First-line support
• Clinical management
• Caring for survivors, including child
survivors
• Mental health
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This course is the fifth in a series of five courses that introduce you to guidance on the clinical management of survivors of r**e and intimate partner violence (CMR-IPV). This course highlights the type of care and treatments available to survivors of r**e. It provides an overview of the different...

26/11/2024

During wars and humanitarian emergencies, risks
of all kinds of gender-based violence escalate.
Women and girls are more likely to experience:
• Sexual violence
• Intimate partner violence
• Child marriage
• Trafficking
Access to health and support services must
always be protected.
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14/11/2024

The World Health Organization (WHO) is conducting a Global Emergency Operations Centre Simulation Exercise (GEOCX 2024), from November 13-14, 2024 through its Public Health Emergency Operations Centre Network to strengthen (PHEOC) readiness across the six regions of the World Health Organization.

The GEOCX 2024, hosted by the Ethiopian Public Health Institute and WHO Ethiopia, involves experts from WHO and partners including the Africa CDC, European CDC, and US CDC and more. Over 70 countries will be joining the exercise from their national Public Health Emergency Operations Centres, aiming to test coordination, identify strengths, and pinpoint areas for improvement in managing health emergencies to enhance global health security.

Highlights

03/10/2024

In 2024, WHOEthiopia supported government efforts in responding to outbreak in high-risk areas. Water quality monitoring in 30+ districts revealed 53% of sources at risk of contamination.

Targeted interventions reduced cholera transmission risk. Special thanks to EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid for their financial support.

19/08/2024

All parties to conflict have the obligation under international humanitarian law to protect medical workers, facilities & transports.

Warring sides must allow & facilitate the safe, rapid, and unimpeded delivery of aid to those in need. 🇪🇹

12/08/2024

No mother should have to choose between breastfeeding her child and continuing her career.

26/04/2024

The campaign launched with a novel Oral Polio Vaccine type 2 in the region of 🇪🇹 to prevent transmission & circulation of variant polio. WHO, UNICEF, partners and stakeholders support the campaign in collaboration with EPHI Ethiopia & Regional Health Bureau.Together, making significant steps to protect communities! 🙌Gratitude to Gatesfoundation & Rotary International for financial support for this campaign.