In the health sector of Benshangul Gumuz region, the program of starting the summer voluntary works was held. With this, house renovation, support of students' educational materials, and sapling planting programs were carried out.
In the press conference given to the journalists regarding the prevention of the spread of current epidemics, the Minister of Health, Dr. Mekdes Daba, emphasized that monitoring and prevention activities should be strengthened, since the spread of epidemics related to the beginning of the winter season of our country may increase.
Health Minister Dr. Mekdes Daba visited the expansion projects of Jimma University Hospital in Jimma city and the administration building which is nearing completion. The building will include a high-capacity data center and will be fully completed by next year.
Dr. Mekdes also toured the hospital's cancer center, research laboratory, intensive care unit, and other expansion projects.
