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Ethiopia Diaspora Trust Fund (EDTF) Responds to the Ethiopian National COVID-19 Mitigation Campaign with USD 1.173 Million Worth of Personal Protective Equipment Addis Ababa: 04 May 2020

May 6, 2020 /0 Comments/in /by

Following agreement with the Ethiopian Ministry of Health (MoH), the Ethiopian Diaspora Trust Fund (EDTF) has procured Protective Personal Equipment (PPE) and related medical supplies worth USD 1.173 million to safeguard the well-being of frontline health personnel working to save lives across Ethiopia in the campaign against COVID-19. EDTF recognizes COVID-19 is an existential threat […]

IMF Approves $411m in Emergency Assistance to Ethiopia (May 01, 2020)

May 1, 2020 /0 Comments/in /by

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved yesterday $411 million to help Ethiopia meet the urgent balance of payment needs stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. It also approved a re-phasing of disbursements under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) and Extended Financing Facility (EFF) arrangements that have been supporting Ethiopia’s economic reform program […]

Germany Announces €120m Support Package to Ethiopia (April 30, 2020)

April 30, 2020 /0 Comments/in /by

Germany has announced a support package of €120 million to help Ethiopia address the negative economic impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The funds will support the macroeconomic stability of the country, safeguarding of jobs in textile industry and procurement of medical goods in collaboration with WHO. In a letter wrote to Prime Minister Dr […]

Ethiopia, Netherlands Discuss Ways to Cement Ties (April 30, 2020)

April 30, 2020 /0 Comments/in /by

Ethiopia’s Minister of Foreign Minister, Gedu Andargachew, has held phone talks with Sigrid Kaag, Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation of the Netherlands. The discussion focused on ways of strengthening bilateral relations, regional and global cooperation between the two countries. Gedu said Ethiopia is committed to further cement its ties with the Netherlands, including […]

Jack Ma’s 3rd Medical Shipment Arrives in Addis Ababa (April 27, 2020)

April 28, 2020 /0 Comments/in /by

The 3rd-round medical shipment of Jack Ma Foundation arrived in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa this afternoon. Representatives from the African Union (AU) and the Ethiopian Government attended the event held at the Ethiopian Cargo and Logistics Services. The medical supplies donated by Ma foundation include 4.6m masks, 500,000 swabs and test kits, 300 ventilators, […]

PM Dr Abiy Holds Phone Talks With Swedish PM (April 24, 2020)

April 24, 2020 /0 Comments/in /by

Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed has held phone talks with Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Löfven. The two discussed on the coronavirus (COVID19) national and regional efforts to mitigate the adverse effects. “Sustainable international partnerships are key in this period and appreciate your solidarity with Ethiopia,” said PM Dr Abiy. Sweden’s confirmed cases of the coronavirus […]

Ministry Conducts Massive Door-To-Door COVID-19 Survey (April 24, 2020)

April 24, 2020 /0 Comments/in /by

More than three million households have been accessed through the door-to-door COVID-19 survey conducted thus far, said the Ministry of Health. Health Minister Dr. Lia Tadesse said the survey was carried out by deploying health extension workers, agricultural development experts, teachers and other volunteers. The survey helped identify 427 persons with symptom of the virus. […]

PM Holds Virtual Discussion with African Heads of State on COVID19 Response (April 23, 2020)

April 24, 2020 /0 Comments/in /by

Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed has held virtual discussion with African Heads of State and leading African businesses. In a Twitter post, the Prime Minister described the discussion as productive. “Fruitful follow-up deliberations with members of the Bureau of the Assembly of the AU, other Heads of State, and more than 20 leading African businesses […]