Although Eritrea has succeeded in controlling the malaria endemic and has gone close to elimination, it has not yet been recognized as a free country. Malaria is one of the most common endemics in the world. For a long time, it has been one of the most frequent causes of death worldwide. But with time, […]
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Eritrea working towards total eradication of malaria before 2030 that is controlling by 2020, pre-eradication by 2023, and eradication by 2030. BY RUTH ABRAHAM | SHABAIT Malaria is one of the most common endemics in the world. For a long time, it has been one of the most frequent causes of death worldwide. But with […]
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BY WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION Government of the state of Eritrea has made a profound progress on the three programs of communicable diseases control program namely HIV, TB and Malaria, which emphasizes the value they place on ensuring health for all populations.
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BY MAKDA SOLOMON | SHABAIT Development of any nation is determined by so many factors. One and important factor is health of the population because a healthy population can work effectively towards a national development. Taking health as an important concern and a fundamental avenue for national development, the government of Eritrea started to work […]
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By African Union, TWELVE African countries received the 2015 African Leaders Malaria Alliance (ALMA) Award for Excellence during a ceremony held at the Headquarters of the African Union on the 31st January 2015, for their significant contribution in the fight against malaria. The Prime Minister of Ethiopia and current Chair of the ALMA, H.E Hailemariam […]
Continue ReadingBy UNDP, Eritrea has a positive and unique story to tell about health related Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Eritrea was one of the few countries expected to achieve the MDGs in health. As expected, Eritrea has now achieved all the three health MDGs namely MDG-4, reduce child mortality, MDG-5 improve maternal health and MDG-6 combat HIV/AIDS, […]
Continue ReadingBy SelamTribune, AT a meeting he conducted with representatives of residents of the Northern Red Sea region in connection with the National Malaria Day, Dr. Yohannes Tekeste, Head of Ministry of Health branch office in the region, indicated that the prevalence of malaria has been reduced by 98%. He further explained that in the past […]
Continue ReadingBy Madote, During a speech made in connection with the observance of United Nations Day in Asmara, Amna Nur-Hussein, the Minister of Health stated Eritrea has achieved three of the eight UN Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) ahead the 2015 target date.
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