Over 10 million people vaccinated against cholera in Ethiopia
Addis Ababa: Ethiopia has vaccinated over 10 million people as part of a national campaign to contain the spread of an ongoing cholera outbreak, the World Health Organization (WHO) has said. A national oral cholera vaccination campaign, launched recently to protect at-risk populations covering 89 districts across eight regions in Ethiopia, has achieved 98.4 per cent coverage, vaccinating over 10.19 million people, it said. According to the WHO, Ethiopia has reported 143 cholera-related deaths so far this year, with 19,271 cholera cases reported from January 1 to June 30. UN agencies and humanitarian partners have been calling for durable solutions to address the root causes of recurrent cholera outbreaks, which include poor-quality drinking water and open defecation. In most cases, faecal contamination of drinking water is the main source of cholera, with most cholera patients using unsafe drinking water.
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August 08, 2024 22:28 UTC
Snatched: Missing Ethiopian girl's friend witnessed kidnapping, father says
The same person tried to grab Haymanot's friend as well, but she ran away in time. Additional attempted kidnappingDuring the discussion, a Police reporter for Channel 13, Yossi Eli, revealed that a few days prior to Kasau's disappearance, an additional attempted kidnapping occurred. "I have a testimony of a girl who claimed that they tried to kidnap her a few days before Haymanot's disappearance. The girl told this testimony to the guard and she decided not to report it to the police. One of the volunteers who heard this testimony called the commander of the Safed station and told him about it.
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August 08, 2024 22:24 UTC
Ethiopian steeplechase world-record holder Lamecha Girma in ‘good shape’ after fall, IOC says
PARIS - Ethiopia's Lamecha Girma is recovering the day after a fall that shocked fans at the men's 3,000 metres steeplechase final, the International Olympic Committee said on Thursday. "We understand he is in good shape and he is okay, he is recovering," the IOC said in a statement. The 23-year-old world-record holder was sprinting at full speed when he tripped over the third-from-last barrier on the final lap and crashed onto the track, where he lay motionless for several minutes in a worrying scene on Wednesday. The concerned crowd gave a smattering of applause as he was carried out of the Stade de France on a stretcher wearing a neck brace and he was later taken to hospital.
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August 08, 2024 20:30 UTC
Morocco’s El Bakkali Wins Steeplechase Following the Fall of Ethiopian Runner Girma
Morocco’s Soufiane El Bakkali has become the first man to win back-to-back gold medals in the 3,000m steeplechase since the Berlin 1936 Olympics. El Bakkali took the lead in the home straight, just after the fall of his rival Ethiopia’s Lamecha Girma. Girma, who fell on the final lap, was attended to by medical officials who stretchered him off the track and took him to the hospital. Paris 2024 officials stated that they are in close contact with Ethiopian Olympic officials regarding his condition. El Bakkali, a two-time world champion, won with a time of 8:06.05, mirroring Finland’s Volmari Iso-Hollo’s back-to-back wins in 1932 and 1936.
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August 08, 2024 17:22 UTC
Ethiopian Airlines Secures the Esteemed US President’s Lifetime Achievement Award for Exemplary Service
Ethiopian Airlines Secures the Esteemed US President’s Lifetime Achievement Award for Exemplary ServiceReading Time: 2 minutesEthiopian Airlines, Africa’s foremost aviation group and a swiftly growing international carrier, has received the prestigious US President’s Lifetime Achievement Award. This honor acknowledges the airline’s exceptional service and significant contributions to communities across the United States. “The President’s Lifetime Achievement Award is a testament to the hard work and commitment of our employees, partners, and stakeholders”. As Ethiopian Airlines marks this significant accolade, it renews its commitment to improving its services and deepening its engagement with the US community. The accolade celebrates Ethiopian Airlines’ steadfast dedication and significant contributions to the US community for the last quarter-century.
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August 08, 2024 16:58 UTC
Lamecha Girma ‘in good shape’ after steeplechase heavy fall
Lamecha has left the hospital, where he was treated overnight. Ethiopian steeplechase world record holder Lamecha Girma is recovering from a heavy fall at the Paris Olympics and is “in good shape”, the International Olympic Committee said on Thursday. Girma was left prone on the track after falling at a hurdle during Wednesday night’s 3000m race before being eventually stretchered off. “We understand that he’s in good shape and our sympathies go to him,” IOC spokesman Mark Adams told reporters. The Ethiopian Athletics Federation announced that Lamecha had left the hospital, where he was treated overnight.
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August 08, 2024 16:55 UTC
NBE launches applications for Independent Foreign Exchange Bureaus
The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) announced that it has officially began accepting applications for Independent Foreign Exchange Bureaus, in line with the newly approved Foreign Exchange Directive that became effective on July 29, 2024. Independent FX Bureaus are authorized to engage in the buying and selling of foreign currency cash notes and are permitted to conduct such transactions based on freely negotiated exchange rates with their customers. Business entities owned by Ethiopian nationals, non-resident Ethiopians, or a foreign citizen of Ethiopian origin are eligible to operate Independent FX Bureaus. The central bank expects that Independent FX Bureaus will play an important role in further deepening the foreign exchange market by addressing the needs of customers who wish to buy or sell foreign currency cash notes. NBE Governor Mamo Mihretu stated, “With the licensing of Independent FX Bureaus, we are marking yet another important milestone in the opening up of Ethiopia’s financial sector and aligning it with global norms and best practices.” The Governor added that the launch of FX Bureaus reflects NBE’s ongoing implementation of its strategic plan commitments to “fundamentally transform the size, shape, and scope of Ethiopia’s financial sector over the coming years.”
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August 08, 2024 16:31 UTC
Ethiopian Airlines Receives President’s Lifetime Achievement Award, Celebrating 25 Years Of US Service
Ethiopian Airlines Receives President’s Lifetime Achievement Award, Celebrating 25 Years Of US ServiceReading Time: 2 minutesEthiopian Airlines celebrates 25 years of service to the US, receiving the prestigious President’s Lifetime Achievement Award for its outstanding contributions. Ethiopian Airlines, a premier aviation company in Africa and a fast-growing global carrier, has received the prestigious US President’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Ethiopian Airlines remains at the forefront of the aviation industry, exemplifying its dedication to bridging diverse cultures and enhancing global cooperation. “The President’s Lifetime Achievement Award is a testament to the hard work and commitment of our employees, partners, and stakeholders”. The award honors Ethiopian Airlines for its steadfast dedication and exceptional contributions to the US community over the last 25 years.
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August 08, 2024 16:23 UTC
Portugal’s popularity fuels demand for holiday home investment
Real estate boom: A byproduct of tourism growthAttractive real estate marketThe surge in tourism has had a direct impact on Portugal’s real estate market. Clear regulationsThe Portuguese government has implemented clear and supportive regulations for the real estate market, ensuring a transparent and investor-friendly environment. The real estate market in the Azores is growing, with increasing interest from international buyers seeking vacation homes, rental properties, or retirement havens. Key real estate investment hotspotsLisbonPortugal’s capital, Lisbon, is a hotspot for both tourists and real estate investors. Diversified investment opportunitiesThe real estate market in Portugal is also evolving, with new opportunities emerging beyond traditional property investments.
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August 08, 2024 16:06 UTC
Ethiopia's Lamecha Girma 'In Good Shape' After Paris Olympics 2024 Steeplechase Fall
Ethiopian steeplechase world record holder Lamecha Girma is recovering from a heavy fall at the Paris Olympics and is "in good shape", the International Olympic Committee said on Thursday. Girma was left prone on the track after falling at a hurdle during Wednesday night's 3000m race before being eventually stretchered off. "We understand that he's in good shape and our sympathies go to him," IOC spokesman Mark Adams told reporters, while saying he couldn't disclose medical details. After receiving medical treatment, he left the arena on a stretcher with his neck secured by a brace. Morocco's Soufiane El Bakkali, 28, powered home to take gold, retaining the Olympic title he won at Tokyo 2020.
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August 08, 2024 14:47 UTC
Wrestling: Vinesh Phogat (IND) disqualified from women’s wrestling 50kg class
There are a total of 27 gold medal events on Day 13, Thursday 8 August. Will the world record fall in men's speed climbing as that competition comes to an end (12:28pm)? Meanwhile, India will be targeting a second athletics Olympic gold medal as defending champion Neeraj Chopra goes in the men's javelin throw final (8:25pm). In Tokyo, Chopra became India's first individual Olympic champion since 2008 and the first in track and field. Having set a new world record (pending ratification) of 50.65 at the U.S.
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August 08, 2024 08:19 UTC
Lamecha Girma health update as world record holder taken to hospital after sickening fall in steeplechase
Lamecha Girma is 'in a good condition', according to his coach Teshome Kebede, after the runner suffering a horror fall in the last lap of the men's 3,000m steeplechase final. The Ethiopian runner was making a move in the final 300m up to the front of the pack when he clipped his knee on a barrier and crashed to the floor. The 23-year-old, who currently holds the world record in the event, was put in a neck brace before being stretchered off the track. Paris Olympic organisers released a statement after the incident, which read: “Following his fall in the 3,000m steeplechase, Lamecha Girma received immediate care from the on-site medical teams. "Paris 2024 is in close contact with the Ethiopian NOC to stay updated on his condition.”Girma broke the world record for the 3,000m steeplechase in Paris last year in a Diamond League meet.
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August 08, 2024 07:07 UTC
Lamecha Girma hospitalized after horror fall, but life not in danger
The Ethiopian runner Lamecha Girma, who was stretchered off the track during the men’s 3,000-meter steeplechase final, has been described as “in good form” after a visit from members of the Ethiopian Olympic Committee. According to the French newspaper L’Equipe, Girma was initially taken to a medical room at the Stade de France. On social media, Eabisa Negese, an Ethiopian journalist who accompanied Team Ethiopia, posted a photo of Lamecha Girma at the Pitié Salpêtrière hospital where he was taken. “We regret that one of the athletes fell in this steeplechase final. A statement from Paris 2024 organisers said: “Following his fall in the 3,000m steeplechase, Lamecha Girma received immediate care from the on-site medical teams.
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August 08, 2024 05:41 UTC
Banking like Germany (Kebour Ghenna)
Kebour Ghenna (Photo : File/SM)By Kebour GhennaIn the developed world, the banking sector has seen a trend towards greater market concentration and a reduction in the number of banks. This shift, driven by market power, economies of scale, and the too-big-to-fail doctrine, has resulted in the emergence of larger, more complex, and increasingly opaque banking institutions. The widespread bailout of big banks during the recent financial crisis has sparked discussions about the potential benefits of smaller banks, particularly in local economies. Let’s take Germany’s banking system which is characterized by its three pillars – public sector banks, cooperatives, and commercial banks – presents a unique model. This stability highlights the value of smaller, locally focused banking institutions in supporting economic resilience and growth.
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August 08, 2024 04:31 UTC
Men's steeplechase final: Ethiopian world record takes hard fall, carried away on a stretcher
Medics rushed to attend the 23-year-old Ethiopian athlete after a hard fall during the steeplechase final. PARIS, France — Ethiopia's Lamecha Girma exited the Olympics purple track on a stretcher after taking a rough fall during the men's 3,000-meter steeplechase final. Medics rushed to aid the Ethiopian runner and he was quickly stretchered away with a neck brace. Until his fall, Girma appeared to be in contention for a medal in the final. Morocco’s Soufiane El Bakkali defended his title in men’s steeplechase, finishing in 8 minutes, 6.05 seconds for a .36-second win over America’s Kenneth Rooks.
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August 08, 2024 04:21 UTC