When Rediet Abebe, M.S. ’18, Ph.D. ’19, came to the United States from Ethiopia, she was surprised to find such drastic inequality. “At least in Ethiopia, we were sort of resource constrained – I could see why it was that way,” she said. “But here, it just didn’t make any sense to me.” Around the […]
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Non communicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity have become common causes of disability, death and illness and are emerging as a major public health issue in the developing countries such as Ethiopia.Lifestyle and preventive medicine is the use of lifestyle interventions in the prevention and management of
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The Common Cuckoo, named Onon after a Mongolian river, set off from its winter home in Zambia in southern Africa on 20 March and flew about 13,000km to arrive at its birthplace and breeding grounds near Khurkh Bird Banding Station in Mongolia. The bird, named Onon, had left Khurkh Bird Banding Station in Mongolia with
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This book documents transformation in twenty rural communities in Ethiopia, that have changed almost beyond recognition, in complex ways with different implications for various people–men and women, adults and youth, rich and poor. The communities have become less rural through urbanisation and more outward-looking, including through labour migration. The local economies have become more diversified,
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As the world continues to be blighted by COVID19, climate and environmental concerns have been put out of mind. Yet the environmental emergency is getting worse: Amazonian forest being destroyed faster than ever, as is the forest in the Congo basin in Africa; fires are burning in the Arctic Tundra forest in northern Russia; the
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Hirut Jifara Abdi was born and raised in Addis Ababa with a life-long fascination to know ABOUT herself and her community. She earned her Master of public health (MPH), Bachelors of Arts in theatrical Arts and Bachelors of Science in Environmental Health from ACIPH, Addis Ababa University and Hawassa University respectively. She acquired more than
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The recovery from coronavirus of an Ethiopian man who is believed to be at least 100 years old was “incredible”, one of the doctors who treated him told the BBC. Aba Tilahun Woldemichael’s family says he is 114, which would make him the world’s oldest man, but there is no birth certificate to confirm his
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Addis Ababa is planning to build 200km of cycle tracks which will help to connect high density residential areas with commercial districts. The Safe Cycling Program aims to make the city a cycle-friendly city. In 2019, Addis Ababa adopted the Non-Motorized Transport Strategy following the commitment of the City Administration to invest in the development
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Compared to many other countries, even in Africa, Ethiopia has so far been spared the worst of the Covid-19 pandemic. But that hasn’t stopped it from having a huge impact on daily life, though unlike most countries around the world, it has not introduced a lockdown. Eskender Mulugeta is the founder of Food Secured Schools
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Honey Besides being a natural sweetener, Honey is an excellent humectant and natural antiseptic remedy for different skin conditions. Raw Honey and extracted components are used in many cosmetics, hair, and skin products. Honey has skin softening, soothing, conditioning effects and antioxidant potential. Lemon Lemon is a good source of vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) making
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