Prevalence and perceptions of gender-based violence, and factors associated with gender-based violence among adolescents in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a Cross-sectional study - Addisalem K, Meskerem S, Jenny K, Danielle G, Lara V, Yohannes A, Ana A, Renu G, Jemal K, Kathryn AOC.
This study examined the prevalence and perception of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and factors associated with GBV among in-school Ethiopian adolescents. This cross-sectional quantitative study was conducted in Addis Ababa with 1,014 male and female adolesce... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - October 9, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news

Child health services and armed conflict in Tigray, North Ethiopia: a community-based study - Tsadik M, Gebretnsae H, Ayalew A, Asgedom AA, Gebreyesus A, Hagos T, Abrha M, Weldegerima K, Abrha B, Gebre G, Hagos M, Esayas R, Gebregeorgis M, Gesesew HA, Mulugeta A.
BACKGROUND: Access to basic health services, notably child health services, is severely hampered by the armed conflict in Tigray, North Ethiopia. Little is known regarding the impacts of the armed conflict during the war in Tigray on access to child health... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - October 9, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news

Hassan scorches women's field at Chicago Marathon
Olympic gold medallist Sifan Hassan denied Kenyan Ruth Chepngetich a third straight Chicago Marathon title on Sunday, winning her second-ever marathon in a scorching two hours 13 minutes and 44 seconds. The Dutch middle-distance star won on her marathon debut in London this year and had no issues…#sifanhassan #chicagomarathon #dutch #kenyan #ethiopia #tigstassefa #berlin #kenyankelvinkiptum (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - October 8, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Russian President Putin Says US Dollar-Based Global Financial System Is Collapsing
Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that the U.S. dollar-based global financial system is gradually collapsing. “After all, a currency is a derivative of the power of the economy of the country that issues this currency,” Putin noted, emphasizing: “The share of the American economy in…#russian #vladimirputin #valdaidiscussionclub #brettonwoods #google #brics #argentina #egypt #ethiopia #iran (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - October 8, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Africa: African Vaccine Manufacturing Capacity
[Africa CDC] Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Boston, MA, USA; Seattle, W -- Form/fill/finish capacity is strong while end-to-end local vaccine production will require additional investment. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - October 6, 2023 Category: African Health Tags: Africa Economy, Business and Finance Health and Medicine Manufacturing Source Type: news

Suicidal ideation, attempt and associated factors among people with cancer attending cancer center, eastern Ethiopia - Nigussie K, Tesfaye D, Abdisa L, Tolosa L, Bete T, Gemechu K, Negash A, Sertsu A, Dereje J, Debele GR, Dechasa DB.
BACKGROUND: Suicide is one of the most common public health problems and the second leading cause of death among individuals 15-29  years of age. Suicidal ideation and attempt are one of the common psychiatric emergence in patients with cancer that needs ea... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - October 4, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Risk Factor Prevalence, Injury Occurrence Source Type: news

Ethiopia ’s plan to rebuild in the wake of a ‘brutal’ war
After a peace deal ended the conflict in Tigray, the country is on the slow road to recovery. But lingering animosity threatens progress (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - October 4, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Ethiopia: At Least 18 People Die of Drought-Related Hunger in Two Districts in Wag Hemra Zone, Amhara Region
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Amidst the ongoing conflict between the federal and regional governments and the Fano armed group in the Amhara regional state, at least 18 people are reported to have died of severe drought-induced hunger in Sayemt and Janamora districts in Wag Hemra zone in north Gonder. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - October 3, 2023 Category: African Health Tags: Food and Agriculture Climate East Africa Environment Ethiopia Health and Medicine Source Type: news

South African President Makes Huge Announcement on BRICS Expansion
The recent BRICS expansion in August saw the bloc moving from the traditional 5-member group to a new 11-nation alliance. BRICS inducted six new countries: Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Argentina, Egypt, Iran and Ethiopia, strengthening the bloc further. All 11 countries are looking to end dependency on…#brics #saudiarabia #uae #argentina #egypt #iran #ethiopia #treasury #predictsfuture #southafrican (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - October 3, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Ethiopia: Dozens Die of Malaria in Conflict-Ridden West Wollega Zone, Oromia As Hunger Takes Toll On Civilians
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba - A malaria outbreak has claimed the lives of at least 36 people over the last two months alone in Begi and Kondala districts of the conflict-ridden West Wollega zone, in Oromia regional state, local officials confirmed. (Source: AllAfrica News: Malaria)
Source: AllAfrica News: Malaria - October 3, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Conflict, Peace and Security East Africa Ethiopia Health and Medicine Malaria Source Type: news

BRICS: Saudi Arabia Deficit to Hit $21 Billion Amid Diversification
Following its inclusion in the BRICS alliance, Saudi Arabia’s budget deficit is set to hit $21 billion amid the country’s diversification efforts. However, the GDP growth of the nation is still estimated to exceed 4% due to the growth of the country’s non-oil sector. The country has increasingly…#saudiarabias #nonoilgrowth #saudiarabia #iran #unitedarabemirates #egypt #argentina #ethiopia #brazil #southafrica (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - October 2, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Defying conflict and child marriage to champion girls ’ education and rights in Ethiopia
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Source: UNFPA News - October 2, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news

Identification of determinant factors for crash severity levels occurred in Addis Ababa City, Ethiopia, from 2017 to 2020: using ordinal logistic regression model approach - Bekelcho T, Olani AB, Woldemeskel A, Alemayehu M, Guta G.
BACKGROUND: Road traffic Injuries (RTI) are multifaceted occurrences determined by the combination of multiple factors. Also, severity levels of injuries from road traffic accidents are determined by the interaction of the composite factors. Even though mo... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - October 2, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Engineering, Physics, Structural Soundness and Failure Source Type: news

Polyvictimization and adolescent health and well-being in Ethiopia: the mediating role of resilience - Miller L, Butera NM, Ellsberg M, Baird S.
Interpersonal violence is a pervasive experience affecting one billion children and adolescents annually, resulting in adverse health and well-being outcomes. Evidence suggests that polyvictimization, the experience of multiple forms of violence, is associ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - October 2, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news

Starwatch: Alderamin on course for pole position – in the year 7500
Precession of Earth ’s rotation pole means brightest star in Cepheus will one day function as north starThis week, track down the northern constellation of Cepheus, the king of Ethiopia in Greek mythology. Although somewhat faint, the constellation is large and relatively easy to locate because of its proximity to the W-shaped constellation of Cassiopeia, who was Cepheus ’s wife.The chart shows the view all week looking roughly south from London and up towards the zenith. The brightest star in Cepheus is Alderamin, located 49 light years from Earth. Because of the precession of the Earth ’s rotation pole, in the year...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - October 2, 2023 Category: Science Authors: Stuart Clark Tags: Astronomy Space Science Source Type: news