In Pawie District, Ethiopia, bed nets treated with insecticides are a crucial weapon against malaria. These nets create a protective barrier to stop the disease from spreading. While Sub-Saharan Africa widely uses them, there's a lack of information on how well they're used and what influences their
In southern Ethiopia, a truck filled with passengers met a horrific end after it missed a bridge and plunged into a river. The accident, which happened in the Bona district, resulted in the death of at least 71 people, with only five survivors who are now in critical condition. The regional governme
The United Nations has given the green light for a new African peacekeeping mission to help Somalia fight the insurgent group al-Shabaab. This decision comes with some uncertainty, especially regarding the future involvement of Ethiopian troops. The existing peacekeeping force, known as ATMIS, is se
Ever wondered why some kids with HIV in Ethiopia need to switch from their first choice of treatment? It's a big deal because these first-line drugs are cheaper and easier to take. Researchers wanted to get to the bottom of why these treatments sometimes don't work as planned. They looked at tons of
Have you ever heard of a strange, rare thing happening in the spleen? Well, there's something called primary mucinous cystadenoma that's so rare, it's like finding a needle in a haystack. Doctors think it starts from small bits of pancreas or intestine that get caught in the spleen's surface, or fro
Street women in Ethiopia face immense challenges, including limited access to healthcare. These women, who earn their living on the streets by begging or sleeping rough, are often overlooked and marginalized. This study delved into how these women use modern contraceptives and what factors influence
Human Papillomavirus, or HPV, is a common virus spread through sexual contact, and it's a major cause of cervical cancer. In Ethiopia, HPV is quite common, but not many people are getting the HPV vaccine. This study looked into how many parents in Jimma Town are willing to vaccinate their daughters
Fair access to COVID-19 vaccines is crucial, but we don't know much about the situation in Ethiopia. A recent study aims to change that by exploring how different social and geographical factors influence vaccine uptake there. Let's zoom in on what's happening. In Ethiopia, it's not just about havi
Imagine having a vision problem like progressive keratoconus or mild short-sightedness. A treatment called customized corneal cross-linking (CXL) is being used to improve these conditions. But how does it affect the more complex parts of vision known as higher-order aberrations (HOAs)? Researchers l
In the heart of Ethiopia’s West Gojjam Zone lies a unique health puzzle. Podoconiosis, also known as "Mossy Foot, " affects those living in poverty in rural farming communities. This non-infectious, chronic swelling of the legs is a mystery to scientists. This study decided to dive deep into the blo
