Africa: Infectious Diseases Fester in Wake of Drought, War - UN Report
[Reporter] A UN agency signals a worrying uptick in the spread of infectious diseases as "successive shocks" expose thousands of people across the country to measles, cholera, and malaria. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - March 18, 2024 Category: African Health Tags: Africa Agribusiness Economy, Business and Finance Climate Conflict, Peace and Security East Africa Environment Ethiopia External Relations Health and Medicine International Organizations and Africa Source Type: news

Cardano Founder Dispels FUD: Insights On Hydra, Scaling And Partnerships
In a series of messages over the weekend, Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano, addressed various concerns and rumors circulating about the project, specifically regarding the development of Hydra, partnerships, and the overall scaling strategy for the blockchain. Cardano Founder Debunks FUD…#charleshoskinson #hydra #dish #ethiopia #african #mongolia #ourafrica #fud #worldmobile #cardano (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 18, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Ethiopia: Funding Drought Leaves Jimma University Hospital Patients to Fend for Themselves
[Reporter] Budget constraints have forced Jimma University Specialized Hospital to cut health services, leaving patients to fend for themselves as the healthcare facility struggles to pay its employees and keep its shelves stocked. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - March 16, 2024 Category: African Health Tags: East Africa Ethiopia Governance Health and Medicine Source Type: news

Africans Can Solve the Disease that Haunts Us — Here’s How
It is critical that African scientists tackle African problems, and the reasons extend beyond access. Credit: Jeffrey Moyo/IPS. By Khisi MdluliBOSTON, US, Mar 15 2024 (IPS) I was born in Brakpan, Johannesburg, South Africa, and grew up in eSwatini (known then as Swaziland). People in these two countries share one predominant fear: unemployment. Other worries in these countries and others in the region include unwanted pregnancies, low income and food safety. The diseases that are dreaded the most are cancer and diabetes. Feared infectious diseases include HIV-AIDS, COVID and cholera. Even though South Africa and eSwatini a...
Source: IPS Inter Press Service - Health - March 15, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Khisi Mdluli Tags: Africa Development & Aid Headlines Health Poverty & SDGs Source Type: news

Causes of death among women of reproductive age during the war in Tigray, Ethiopia - Abraha HE, Teka H, Legesse AY, Ebrahim MM, Tsadik M, Fisseha G, Berhe B, Ayele B, Gebrekurstos G, Gebremeskel T, Gebremariam T, Hadush MY, Hagos T, Gebreegziabher A, Muez K, Tesfay H, Godefay H, Mulugeta A.
BACKGROUND: In resource-limited countries with weak healthcare systems, women of reproductive age are particularly vulnerable during times of conflict. In Tigray, Ethiopia, where a war broke out on 04 November 2020, there is a lack of information on causes... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 15, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news

Ethiopia: Investing in and Empowering Young Destitute Mothers - Ethiopia's Urban Safety Nets
[World Bank] Ethiopia's Urban Productive Safety Net and Jobs Project (UPSNJP) targets society's most vulnerable members to enable them to become productive citizens. (Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth - March 13, 2024 Category: OBGYN Tags: Aid and Assistance Economy, Business and Finance East Africa Ethiopia External Relations Health and Medicine International Organizations and Africa Pregnancy and Childbirth Women and Gender Source Type: news

Ethiopia: In Ethiopia, Three Young Women Advocate for a Community Free From Female Genital Mutilation
[Spotlight Initiative] <strong>sidama Region, Ethiopia</Strong&g -- Entering adulthood can be a beautiful journey, but for those who have experienced female genital mutilation (FGM), it often carries layers of pain and trauma. FGM leaves a scar that goes beyond physical pain. It robs young girls of the opportunity to embrace womanhood on their own terms. The shame and trauma often lingers with them for a long time. Yet in the face of these challenges, FGM survivors show strength and resilience by reclaiming their voice and advocating for a world free of harmful practices. (Source: AllAfrica New...
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - March 11, 2024 Category: African Health Tags: East Africa Ethiopia Health and Medicine Human Rights Women and Gender Source Type: news

Ethiopia's Tigray region is now peaceful, but extreme hunger afflicts its children
Once-lush fields lie barren (Source: ABC News: Health)
Source: ABC News: Health - March 11, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Health Source Type: news

On the 5th anniversary of a fatal 737 Max crash, victims ’ families want more focus on Boeing’s potential safety problems
Michael Stumo’s life changed forever on March 10, 2019. His daughter, Samya Rose Stumo, was killed that day when the Boeing 737 Max 8 she was on plunged into the ground just outside Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, six minutes after the plane took off. She was 24 years old. “Part of our life is dead. Part…#michaelstumos #samyarosestumo #boeing #737 #addisababa #ethiopia #samyarose #kenya #indonesia #michaelstumo (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 10, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Justice Dept. opens criminal probe of mid-flight blowout on 737 Max plane
The Justice Department is looking into the Jan. 5 blowout of a portion of the fuselage of a Boeing 737 Max jetliner operated by Alaska Airlines, according to two people briefed on the matter. Federal prosecutors have interviewed several witnesses in connection with the criminal investigation,…#justicedepartment #boeing #737max #alaskaairlines #alaska #ethiopia #indonesia #justicedepartments #paulgcassell #faa (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 9, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

High magnitude of road traffic accident among traumatized patients in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a facility-based cross-sectional study - Deguale A.
BACKGROUND: Globally, road traffic accidents cause around 50 million injuries and disabilities and close to 1.35 million deaths every year. In Ethiopia, approximately five thousand deaths are estimated to occur annually due to road traffic accidents. Howev... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 8, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news

Prevalence of occupational injuries and associated factors among workers of textile and garment factories during the era of COVID-19 pandemic in mekelle city, Northern Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study - Weldearegay E, Redae GH, Asgedom AA.
BACKGROUND AND AIM: Occupational injury is any personal injury that can lead to disease, disability, or death due to accidents sustained by workers while performing their work. The present study aimed to determine the prevalence of occupational injuries an... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 8, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Occupational Issues Source Type: news

Assessment of violence during Covid-19 among reproductive age women in Arsi Zone, South East Ethiopia - Agero G, Bedane KH, Segni MT, Kaso AW, Ayato AN, Bedada DB, Mieso AE.
BACKGROUND: Preventive measures, like staying at home during lockdown, are mandatory during the COVID-19 pandemic. Particularly as a result of staying at home, violence against women is beginning to increase in correlation with these measures. Therefore, t... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 8, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news

Female Genital Cutting Continues to Increase Worldwide
Campaigns in some countries have reduced the practice, but it remains widespread in those with high rates of population growth. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - March 8, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Stephanie Nolen Tags: Female Genital Mutilation Women and Girls Vagina Medicine and Health United Nations Children ' s Fund Somalia North America Europe Middle East Asia Burkina Faso Egypt Ethiopia Sudan Indonesia Yemen Sierra Leone Djibou Source Type: news

Ethiopian to order up to 20 new Boeing aircraft 2:30
1. How relevant is this ad to you? Ad froze or did not finish loading Video content did not start after ad Audio on ad was too loud Ad was repetitive to ads I've seen previously (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 7, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news