MoH considers re-starting public isolations for infected cases
As the third wave of the pandemic across the globe hit, COVID-19 cases and deaths have dramatically increased in Ethiopia to which the government has started to consider re-starting public isolations for infected cases. Despite the efforts of all parts of the stakeholders, the new cases are alarmingly increasing. Still, some measures have been declining due to the hectic nature of the stakeholders day to day activities. Currently, Ethiopia confirmed that COVID-19 cases are reported in all parts of the country.
Currently, isolation centers are dedicated for patients who need oxygen and ventilation, however as result of the increasing number of cases and critical patients, the Ministry of Health has decided to re-organize public isolation centers for the infected patients. “Also the fear of the high spread of the new variants of the pandemic in the society which is still unidentified behavior has forced the ministry to
Funding supports work to expand capacity and strengthen public health systems in Ethiopia
The Ohio State University Global One Health initiative (GOHi) has been awarded $5.61 million in funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to fight the COVID-19 pandemic and bolster Ethiopia’s public health system capacity for small- and large-scale disease outbreaks and emergencies.
Since 2009, GOHi has been on the front lines in Ethiopia working with in-country partners to strengthen capacity using a One Health approach one that brings together multiple disciplines working globally to address the spread of disease, promote health and emphasize the connection among humans, animals, plants and the environment.
Ethiopia Humanitarian Bulletin Issue #5 29 March – 23 April 2021
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As of 25 April, Ethiopia counts 252,279 COVID-19 cases, including 59,979 active cases and 3,551 deaths (1.4 per cent case fatality rate).
The test positivity rate stands at 25 per cent, while in cities like Dire Dawa and Hawassa, positivity rate is close to 50 per cent. Despite this alarming development, the population is not showing significant behavior change in implementing COVID-19 prevention measures.
The complex and unpredictable security situation in several areas of Tigray Region continues to affect the delivery of full-scale humanitarian assistance to affected communities, particularly to those who live in rural areas.
COVID-19 - Ethiopia updates