A strong government, with the ability to motivate and mobilize people behind a clear goal, emerges as key to progress in Eritrea. BY HABTOM TESFAMICHAEL | SHABAIT The National Health Policy (NHP) of Eritrea promotes the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health for all as one of the fundamental rights of every citizen. The […]
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BY UNICEF A gentle wind rustled across the otherwise azure sky over Asmara International Airport as a solitary Boeing 727 dipped low on the horizon and then gently touched down. With a net capacity of 20,000 kgs, this chartered Boeing 727 was carrying the most precious cargo to land in Asmara in a while: almost […]
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“Eritrea’s expanded program on Immunization is already a robust one and among the best in the region” – Ms. Susan Ngongi, UN Resident/Humanitarian Coordinator, UNDP Resident Representative to Eritrea. BY SHABAIT A three-day annual conference of East and Southern African countries EPI (Expanded Program for Immunization) Managers opened today, 18 March at Asmara Palace Hotel. The […]
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Eritrea’s success and progress in immunization (99%), vaccination, and malaria control are dramatic and second to none when compared with other African nations. BY SEMIR SEID | SHABAIT Vaccination or immunization programs aim to keep a healthy person healthy. The government of Eritrea has been committed to such programs and considers health care as an […]
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