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The Minister of Health, Dr. Lia Tadesse, received support from Samaritan’s Purse International Disaster Relief Country Director Ryan Lane. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Lia said the US-based Samaritan’s Purse International Disaster Relief has been supporting our country in various areas including drinking water supply and sanitation, Covid-19, and other emergency responses, and now have provided 12.5 million birr worth of medical supplies and equipment to Ethiopia. 
 

The Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Supplies Agency has started the distribution of drugs and medical supplies donated by members of the Ethiopian diaspora to health facilities impacted by the war. Benefiting from the latest disbursement started 11 Feb. 2022 are hospitals and health centers in Shoarobit, Ataye, Kemise, Kombolcha, and Dessie, all located in Amhara Regional State. The next round of distribution will target health facilities in Afar Regional State.

Speaking to the press at the launch of the second round national COVID 19 vaccination campaign, Minister of Health Dr.Lia Tadesse said the pandemic has led to widespread social, economic, and psychological crises, and continues to be a major source of national concern and burden to the health delivery system.   

Various types of COVID 19 vaccinations with proven efficacy are being provided in Ethiopia, Dr.Lia said adding that more than 10 million Ethiopians have been vaccinated so far, out of which 4 million are fully vaccinated.