Imagine a country where every year, thousands of women face a dangerous situation. It isn't a war zone; it is Ethiopia. A baby is born every 33 months. When it is less, it is considered too close or short. This puts the mother at a higher risk of complications. In many countries this isn't a big pro
Ethiopia's dedication to boosting child health is something it is known for, but when it comes to breastfeeding it's not always clear how things are evolving. For a long time, information about breastfeeding trends and how policies affect these trends stayed scattered about. People didn't k
HIV has been a heavyweight on global health for a long time. A simple way to check if a person's weight is healthy is to use Body Mass Index (BMI). In many places with few resources, BMI is a big deal for folks starting HIV treatment. It can show if they might get sick or even worse. In Ethio
Ever wondered how growing and selling crops can help make life better for folks in rural Ethiopia? Well, it turns out, it can make a big difference! Let's dive into a study that looked at how crop commercialization is affecting poverty in these areas. Researchers explored whether selling crops, like
Pregnancy should be a happy time, but for many women in Ethiopia, it's marred by intimate partner violence (IPV). This problem is especially prevalent in rural areas, but few studies have looked into how to stop it. One possible solution is Couple-Based Violence Prevention Education (CBVPE). This tr
In Ethiopia, where food and water are often scarce due to weather and droughts, the Bowa Dayole masonry gravity dam is set to irrigate nearby farmlands. However, the dam's foundation is made up of complex geological formations, including highly fractured and weathered aphanitic basaltic rock, and we
Agriculture plays a crucial role in boosting food security, but the link between agriculture and gender in this context is not well understood. A recent study in rural Ethiopia took a closer look at how empowering women in farming can impact efficiency and food security. Researchers collected data f
Ever wondered what makes health services in Ethiopia tick? A lot of that has to do with health extension workers, or HEWs. These folks are on the front lines, providing care to communities. Since the Health Extension Program started, various training programs, known as capacity-building intervention
Let's talk about postnatal care for a moment. This is the crucial support mothers and their newborns need right after birth and for the next six weeks. It's a critical time when many deaths happen. In some countries, about 40% of women missed out on important postpartum check-ups. So, how can we use
Imagine you're walking to school in Kobo town, Ethiopia. You're a high school girl, and the air is filled with tension. There's an armed conflict happening, and it's affecting your daily life. This is the reality for many girls in Kobo, and a recent study took a closer look at the gender-based viole
