CDC Holds Workshop
Collecting reliable data on the spread of HIV drug resistance (HIVDR) is essential to ensure that patients are switched to the most effective antiretroviral therapy (ART) programs as we seek to achieve the 3rd 90’s of the UNAIDS 2020 goals
USAID A/Administrator Visits Ethiopia
Assistant Administrator for Democracy, Conflict and Humanitarian Assistance says providing space for civil society and democracy to flourish is a foundational point for Ethiopia’s future.
Chargé d'Affaires visited the Cure hospital
U.S. Embassy Chargé d'Affaires Peter Vrooman visited the Cure hospital on 12 October 2016 to learn about their work to train pediatric orthopedic surgeons and provide modern medical and surgical care to physically disabled children.
Statement On Ethiopia’s State of Emergency
The United States takes note of the Government of Ethiopia’s October 8 declaration of a State of Emergency in response to recent protests and violence in the Oromia and Amhara regions.
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STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT
THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. Yesterday, before votes were tallied, I shot a video that some of you may have seen in which I said to the American people:
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Ethiopia: Protests in Oromia, Amhara Regions Present 'Critical Challenge' - U.S.
Embassy News
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U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa Launches Air Quality Monitoring Program
The U.S. Department of State and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are working together to record air quality at U.S. Embassies and Consulates around the globe. As part of this initiative, U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa recently installed two new air quality monitors (AQMs) in Addis Ababa; they are located on the Embassy grounds and at the International Community School. Read More »
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Embassy Celebrates World Polio Day
The U.S. Embassy in collaboration with key Ethiopian and international partners in the global polio eradication efforts, celebrated World Polio Day on October 24th. This year’s World Polio Day celebrates 30 impressive years of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative’s (GPEI) journey and a 99.9 per cent decrease in the global number of polio cases since 1985. The day was used as an opportunity to reaffirm Ethiopia’s commitment to eradicate the polio virus once and for all from the country. Read More »
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Embassy Holds U.S. Elections Program in Addis Ababa
What do free and fair elections entail from start to finish? What is the Electoral College? How does polling help political parties during the campaign? Why every vote matters? What does a swing vote mean? How can art be used for messaging? And what are the main differences between the 2016 presidential candidates? These were just some of the topics that U.S. Elections expert Kitty Kurth addressed at lectures and panels organized by the U.S. Embassy and attended by more than 200 YALI alumni and YALI Network members, journalists, editors, members of the American Center, students of Addis Ababa University, members of the English conversation club for teens, the Girls Can Code group and young artists. Read More »
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U.S. Department of Agriculture hosts Ethiopian food companies a two day mission to Kampala
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) hosted five Ethiopian food companies on a two-day mission to Kampala to learn from a leading Ugandan food processor about producing and marketing soybean-based food products, like soy milk and soy yogurt. USDA is assisting the local food industry to incorporate more soy products into the local diet, which will provide Ethiopian consumers with an alternative protein source, especially during fasting periods. Read More »
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Ethiopia Announces Restrictions Under State of Emergency
All American citizens residing in or planning to visit Ethiopia should familiarize themselves with the Ethiopian government’s October 15 decree outlining measures and restrictions under the ongoing State of Emergency. Please remember that while you are in Ethiopia, you are subject to local laws. Read More »
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U.S. - Ethiopia Universities Seek Partnership to Ensure Food Security And Broader Engagement
The Public Affairs Section of U.S Embassy in Addis Ababa organized a workshop on Higher Education Linkages between U.S. and Ethiopian universities August 15-17, 2016 at the Hilton Hotel. The workshop was divided into two segments: a one-day workshop on August 15 for the U.S. delegation and 12 leading Ethiopian agricultural universities focused on food security and agriculture. This session was followed by a two-day conference for senior officials from all Ethiopian public and three private universities across Ethiopia. Read More »
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U.S. Health Experts work with Ethiopian Public Health Institute to Combat Rabies
Experts from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Ohio State University, and the Global Alliance for Rabies Control are in Ethiopia August 1-12 to provide training hosted by the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI) to 20 animal health and human health surveillance officers from Addis Ababa, Oromia, Tigray, and Amhara regions. The participants will become familiar with animal rabies surveillance, including how to assess if an animal is rabid, how long animals suspected of rabies should be quarantined, how to safely capture animals who may be rabid, and the guidelines for data collection and reporting. Read More »
Travel Warning
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Security Message for U.S. Citizens
The U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens to defer all non-essential travel to Ethiopia due to ongoing unrest that has led to hundreds of deaths, thousands of arrests, as well as injuries and extensive property damage, especially in Amhara and Oromia States.
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U.S. Response to the Ethiopian Drought
The United States has been very responsive to the Government of Ethiopia's requests to provide humanitarian relief for those suffering from the drought. The El Nino has significantly impacted weather patterns in Ethiopia, limiting agricultural production, straining livelihoods and exacerbating food insecurity among vulnerable households.
U.S. Embassy Invitation to Bid
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U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa’s invitation to bid/tender/ request for quotation/request for proposal etc. can be accessed from http://ethiopia.usembassy.gov/announcements2.html where you can get the terms and conditions of the bid, and the deadline for bid acceptance etc.
Do You Want to be a Member of the IRC?
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The U.S. Embassy invites all interested to become full members of its Information Resource Center (IRC). As a member you can have full access to the IRC’s services and resources and enjoy its programs. For more information, Read More
