Tag: Health
Accusation hits NTE for breaching ban on tobacco advertising
The tobacco monopoly in Ethiopia, National Tobacco Enterprise (NTE), is accused of breaching the total ban placed on the advertisement and promotion of tobacco products in the country, The Reporter has learnt.
Black Lion decry lack of gov’t attention, protective gear
Officials of the biggest state-owned hospital, Black Lion Hospital (Tikur Anbesa), have told the Inquiry board of the COVID-19 State of Emergency (SoE) that it is receiving less attention from the government preventing it from delivering healthcare services to both regular as well as COVID-19 patients.
Private airlines hard hit by COVID-19
Local private airlines engaged in charter flight operations disclosed that their businesses are hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tencent Foundation donates medical supplies to Ethiopia
In a bid to support Ethiopia’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Tencent Foundation, a Chinese charity organization, has donated test kits and hand gloves to Ethiopia.
UN to build MEDVAC field hospital in Addis
The United Nations (UN) is planning to build a medical evacuation (MEDVAC) field hospital in Addis Ababa which will be used to treat COVID-19 patients.