A high-level delegation headed by the Federal Ministries of Health and Agriculture and comprising representatives from WHO, FAO and UNICEF today visited drought affected areas in Borana Zone of Oromia Regional State. In Dubluk district, the delegation observed acute malnutrition treatment activities and water quality testing activities at Dubluk Health center.
The team has visited Gode General Hospital’s malnutritional treatment center and emergency response treatment as well as the vaccination, nutrition, drinking water supply and veterinary support services in Gode Woreda provided by the coordinated efforts of the Federal, Regional and Partner organizations.
In addition to the visit, the delegation held discussions with the President of the Region, his excellency Mr. Mustafa Mohamed, and other regional officials on drought response plan and support.
Ethiopia’s second radiology center has opened at the Jima University Hospital. The opening of the center will significantly expand access to radiation treatment for cancer patients which was so far available only at the Black Lion Specialized Hospital.
Speaking at the inauguration, Minister of Health Dr.Liya Tadesse said work is underway to build seven additional centers in different parts of the country in response to the worrying trends in cancer prevalence and incidence, and a large backlog of cancer patients waiting to access treatment across Ethiopia.
