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UNFPA handed over ambulance procured with funding from the Government of Denmark
UNFPA, the United Nations Sexual and Reproductive Health Agency, today handed over a high-spec ambulance to the Afar Regional Health Bureau. The ambulance was purchased with the generous funding of... Read more
Ethiopia’s worst drought in 40 years threatens to derail gains made in maternal and newborn health
GODE, Ethiopia – “When I saw my baby’s hand coming out, I ran for our lives. We traveled nearly 90 km to the nearest health facility… We are both lucky to be alive.” Ayan Abadi Wali, 24, was... Read more
“I have survived my pregnancy on hardly one meal a day”, says a mother displaced by the conflict in Tigray, Ethiopia
MEKELLE, Tigray - “I have survived my pregnancy on hardly one meal a day. Now, I am concerned about my baby’s health as we are living on minimum food in the camp”, says Daniet, during her regular... Read more
7 myths about unintended pregnancy debunked
Half. That is the alarmingly high proportion of pregnancies that girls and women do not deliberately choose. The neglected crisis of unintended... Read more
Japan and UNFPA Strengthen Support for Reproductive Health and Protection of Women and Girls in Amhara and Benishangul-Gumuz
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 28 March 2022 – The Embassy of Japan and UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, today jointly organized the launching ceremony for a project amounting... Read more
Joint Canada Government-UNFPA delegation visited programme intervention sites in Sidama Region
A delegation of senior officials of the Government of Canada and UNFPA today visited programme intervention sites on response to gender-based violence and improving sexual and reproductive health... Read more
Girls empowered to tackle period stigma and other harmful practices at UNFPA-supported youth-friendly Safe Spaces in Gambella, Ethiopia
GAMBELLA, Ethiopia - “When I joined the Safe Space program, I didn’t know what was happening to my body. It was the first time I heard about menstruation and how to manage it in a safe, healthy and... Read more
WHO Ethiopia and UNFPA Ethiopia launch training on clinical management of rape for first-line service providers
WHO, in collaboration with UNFPA, Ministry of Health, and Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI), has launched training on the clinical management of rape for health care professionals. The... Read more
Konso’s conflict: Maternal and reproductive health care on the edge of collapse
KONSO, Ethiopia - “I was discharged from the health facility after a stillbirth without any medication or treatment. I have been bleeding ever since”, says Asnaketch at her tent at Haylota IDP site... Read more
UNFPA and UNICEF in Ethiopia call for renewed commitment to end female genital mutilation in Ethiopia
JOINT PRESS RELEASE Addis Ababa, 06 February 2022 – UNFPA and UNICEF jointly call for an increased investment of resources by the Government of Ethiopia and development partners to accelerate... Read more