The Ministry of Health has distributed over 16 million birr worth of medicines and medical equipment to various health facilities in Tigray region through the Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Supply Agency. The medicines and medical supplies were delivered to hospitals and health centers in Mekelle, Adigrat and Shire towns,transported by a total of 9 trucks .
Ethiopia begins COVID-19 vaccine rollout
Hoping to curb a recent spike in infections, Ethiopia kicked off its COVID-19 vaccination drive on Saturday.
Jabs were administered in several major cities, including the capital Addis Ababa, where top government officials and UN representatives attended a ceremony at the Eka General Hospital.
Doctors, nurses, and support staff at the hospital, one of Ethiopia’s main COVID-19 treatment centers, were given shots of the AstraZeneca vaccine.