Government of Ethiopia

Marburg virus disease outbreak and response in South Ethiopia Region

Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) is a highly virulent zoonotic infection associated with high case fatality rates and multi-organ dysfunction. Early recognition, timely supportive care, and appropriate clinical management are important in improving outcomes. We describe the clinical p...

Collaborative clinical research ethics and regulatory governance in Sub-Saharan Africa: Gaps, challenges and implications

Although some countries in sub-Saharan Africa have strengthened their systems and reached WHO GBT Maturity Level 3, important gaps remain. Addressing these gaps is critical for strengthening clinical research oversight and preparedness. This open letter highlights that ethics and...

Assessment of Radioactivity Levels and Associated Radiological Hazards Index in Lake Water from Eastern Areas of Lake Hawassa, Sidama Region, Ethiopia

In this study, naturally occurring radionuclide concentrations and their respective radiological hazard indices in water samples collected from the eastern area of Lake Hawassa were measured. Analysis was conducted using HPGe gamma-ray spectrometry for the radionuclides 238U (214...

Trends, causes, and delays associated with maternal mortality in public hospitals of Hawassa City, Southern Ethiopia: a five-year retrospective study

Despite national efforts, maternal mortality remains a significant public health challenge in Ethiopia. Although overall reductions have been reported nationwide, recent facility-based data from the Sidama Region are limited. This study aimed to examine trends, causes, and factor...

Evaluation of venous thromboprophylaxis practices and factors associated with inappropriate use in hospitalized medical patients in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a retrospective observational study

Hospitalization increases the chance of developing venous thromboembolism. Moreover, the risk of thromboembolism of the veins will be increased by co-morbidities, surgery, and current infections, which emphasizes the necessity of meticulous evaluation of high-risk patients and pr...

Magnitude of precancerous cervical lesions in a fragile and conflict-affected setting: the case of Tigray region, Ethiopia

Cervical cancer remains a major public health concern, ranking as the fourth leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women globally and the second in Ethiopia. Limited access to routine screening, exacerbated by the Tigray war (November 2020–November 2022), has contributed t...

Retention in HIV care and acceptability of an adolescent and youth focused community‑based differentiated service delivery model in Ethiopia: a comparative mixed‑methods study

Adolescents and young people living with HIV (AYLHIV) aged 10–24 years continue to experience poorer outcomes across the HIV-care cascade than other age groups. Although differentiated service delivery models offer client-centered approaches to address structural and psychosocial...

One in seven has severe pain: a point-prevalence study of hospitalised patients across Africa

ABSTRACT: Acute pain in hospitalised patients is common, yet African data are scarce. We conducted a prospective point-prevalence study of hospitalised adult patients across Africa to determine acute pain prevalence and severity and investigate associations of pain with critical...

Building the toolkit to address malaria resurgence and radical cure of vivax malaria in Ethiopia: a meeting report

Abstract Ethiopia has experienced a substantial resurgence in malaria in recent years, with increasing case numbers and a growing contribution of Plasmodium vivax in several regions. At the same time, new evidence supporting improved radical cure strategies, including high-dose p...