Orotta College of Medicine and Health Science commences providing Ophthalmology Specialist Training

Ophthalmology Specialist Training Launched in Eritrea

A residency program in ophthalmology has been launched at Orotta College of Medicine and Health Sciences in conjunction with the Fred Hollows Foundation to supplement six postgraduate programs in internal medicine, pediatrics, surgery, gynecology, radiology, and pathology. The Orotta College of Medicine and Health Science in cooperation with the Fred Hollows Foundation commences providing Ophthalmology […]

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U.S. Welcomes Eritrea on the Conclusion of IAEA Safeguards Agreements, Additional Protocols

BY TESFANEWS Ambassador Jackie Wolcott, U.S. Representative to Vienna Office of the United States, welcomes the actions of Eritrea towards the conclusion of its Comprehensive Safeguards Agreement (CSAs) and of Additional Protocols in a statement she delivered on March 11, 2020 at the IAEA Board of Governors Meeting.

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College of Medicine and Health Science Commences Post-Graduate Program

The number of health professionals in Eritrea is increasing double fold BY SHABAIT The College of Medicine and Health Science reported that it has finalized preparation to commence post graduate studies. The report was made at a lunching ceremony conducted today, 25 January, at the Asmara Palace Hotel in the presence of Ms. Amina Nurhussen, […]

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AZEL Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Plant in Value Addition Task

BY SEMIR SEID | SHABAIT Manufacturing pharmaceuticals in Eritrea dates back to the armed struggle. Lack of medicine for freedom fighters triggered pharmacists to come up with the idea of manufacturing medicine within the field. Manufacturing infusion started in 1983 which was initially meant to heal wounded fighters and thereby minimize martyrdom.

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Eritrea Has to Make Our Help Unnecessary: Dr. Traudl Elsholz

For me health is a human rights. By Mela Ghebremedhin | Shabait.com, Dedication, passion and compassion are words among many others which can describe Dr. Traudl Elsholz, a woman with a strong vision of what development means and what teamwork means in achieving successful results. These are the values that Dr. Traudl shared with her […]

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Pharmacovigilance (PV) Course: A Sojourn which Prompts a Second Visit

By Kesete Ghebrehiwet, The spirit of Eritreans continues to amaze a number of foreigners who sojourned to the country in a work visit or for recreation. Various experts in different disciplines have shared experiences with Eritrean counter parts. Medical experts from around the world are among those who have made frequent visits to the country. […]

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I have a Disease called Eritreanism: Prof. Aman Russom

By Shabait, ESTABLISHING a center for nanotechnology is his long term plan. He has a vision to broaden an access to a multidisciplinary center where Eritrean students could have hands on experience in different disciplines. Integration of multi disciplines and thereby making a difference is what he always aspires. Applying nanotechnology in the health sector […]

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