Inauguration of Adi Musa Water Project Activities by Eritrean Nationals Abroad
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Vol 25. No. 88 Saturday, December 22, 2018 Pages 8, Price 2.00 NFA PRESIDENT ISAIAS MEETING ON EMPOWERING WOMEN The Central Committee of the empowering women in all sectors. RETURNS HOME National Union of Eritrean Women (NUEW) conducted a two-day At the meeting, in which heads meeting from 17 to 18 December of regional unions from inside the CONCLUDING to discuss programs designed country and abroad took part, reports to develop the socio-economic on activities during the past year WORKING VISIT capacity of women and enhance their were presented. Activities included participation in political activities. efforts to increase the participation TO UAE of women in education, encourage Noting the growing significance pregnant women to use health of women’s awareness and facilities, and extend financial and President Isaias Afwerki organizational capacity as peace material support to disadvantaged returned to Asmara on 19 unfolds across the region, Ms. women and families of martyrs. December after concluding a two- Tekea Tesfamicael, President of day working visit to the United the NUEW, said that during 2019 The meeting also adopted a Arab Emirates (UAE). particular attention will be given to program for 2019. During his visit, President Isaias Afwerki held talks with Sheik Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahya, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, on the progress and strengthening of bilateral relations and cooperation between the two countries. INAUGURATION OF ADI MUSA WATER PROJECT ACTIVITIES BY ERITREAN NATIONALS ABROAD Eritrean nationals in Scandinavia the Foreign Ministry of Sweden, and development in the region. and Austria have conducted various members of African embassies in activities aimed at increasing Sweden, and Eritrean friends and Similarly, the Eritrean community participation in national development journalists. in Austria participated in the drives. International Bazaar, which was Speaking at the occasion, Mr. held in Vienna on 16 December. According to reports, the Eritrean Yonas Manna, Charge d’Affairs at the Participants showcased Eritrea’s Embassy in Scandinavia organized Eritrean Embassy in the Scandinavia, tourism resources, historical a discussion forum focusing on the said that the new era of peace and heritage, unique culture, aspects of progress of the peace agreement cooperation in the Horn of Africa local ethnolinguistic groups, and between Eritrea and Ethiopia, as well is the result of the perseverance traditional foods. as the lifting of sanctions that were and commitment of the people and unjustly imposed on Eritrea. The Government of Eritrea. He added that The International Bazaar featured forum was attended by representatives the peace and cooperation agreement participants from over 70 countries of Eritrean communities from between Eritrea and Ethiopia will and had approximately 20,000 A potable water project in Adi Musa, Berik sub-zone was inaugurated on across Scandinavia, officials from significantly contribute to stability visitors. 20 December. The project is worth 2 million Nakfa. At the inauguration ceremony, Director General of Water Resources in the Ministry of Land, Water and Environment, Mr. Mebrahtu Iyasu, commended local residents for the participation during the establishment of the project and he called on them to properly use and maintain the facilities in order to ensure its availability for future generations. Mr. Hailemicael Iyob, Director General of Agriculture and Land at the Central region administration, added that the project was implemented through the cooperation of the regional administration, the Ministry of Land, Water and Environment, and local residents. Underlining that water is life and demands proper management, Mr. Tesfu Fesehatsion, administrator of Berik sub-zone, called residents to properly utilize and manage the water project. Notably, local residents, and women in particular, expressed their satisfaction with the project, noting that it will help alleviate their challenges and burdens, while also conveying their commitment to ensure that the project is properly maintained. Eritrea Profile, Saturday, December 22, 2018 Vol 25 . No 88 2 “Every Report Counts: Vigilance Saves Lives” – An Inside Look at the Fifth Annual Pharmacovigilance Conference Kesete Gebrehiwet main objectives of the conference. Amodiaquine(ASAQ)”, by Ms. Notably, most conference Selam Mihreteab, National Increasing awareness about participants are positive Malaria Control Program Manager; the safety of drugs, sharing community role models and very “Rantitidine and Cardiac Arrest”, information about the adverse successful in their line of work. by Amon Solomon, MD, Ghindae effects of medicines, and ensuring They are expected to share their Regional Referral Hospital; health through the appropriate research findings and experiences “Pharmacovigilance in Pediatrics”, use of medicines is the main with their colleagues and help by Ariam Mebrahtu, MD, Ghindae mandate of the Eritrean National improve healthcare in the country. Regional Referral Hospital; “PV Pharmacovigilance Center (NPC). Training and Education in the The initiation of Pharmacovigilance Eritrea’s progress in PV during Curriculum”, by Dawit Tesfai, (PV) in Eritrea in 2012 heralded a the past six years has made it one Orotta College of Medicines and new era of healthcare advancement of the top performing countries in Health Sciences; “The Value Mr. Eyasu Bahta Mr. Mulugeta Russom in the country. The achievements Africa. Although Eritrea started of Single-case Reports in PV”, registered since then are highly presentations, dealt with steps that PV relatively late (in 2012, to be by Mulugeta Russom, head of series of key steps will be taken impressive. Eritrea’s progress in need to be considered in the future specific), it has been able to register the Eritrean NPC; and “Future in the future to maintain Eritrea’s PV has attracted the attention of and strategic planning. Other impressive progress due to the Strategic Direction of PV in momentum and help it to continue international observers, including important topics raised during the multifaceted efforts of the NPC. As Eritrea”, by Eyasu Bahta, Director to improve PV in the country. the Uppsala Monitoring Center discussions and talks include: the well, it has integrated PV into its of National Medicines and Food (UMC). In fact, Eritrea was invited use and potentially adverse effects national public health framework. Administration. An important part of the to share its experiences, along of medicine; TB, malaria, and Mr. Mulugeta mentioned that conference was the group with the Netherlands and Peru, various infections; and challenges Eritrea’s regulatory framework Mr. Mulugeta indicated that discussions. These discussions during events held to celebrate associated with the provision of for ADRs is in a relatively good single-case reports are very led to a number of significant the UMC’s 40th anniversary healthcare and potential remedies. state and that the country has been important for risk identification, recommendations, including the on May 17-18 in Uppsala, able to considerably improve due particularly when well-documented need to strengthen communications Sweden. Despite its considerable The Fifth Annual PV Conference, to a number of factors, including and adequately assessed. He also between physicians and the drug progress in PV, Eritrea remains which was conducted under the the diligence and commitment of went on to say that many of the administration branch, the need committed to improvement and theme “Every Report Counts: healthcare workers and important safety signals identified in the NPC for greater accountability from it recently held its Fifth Annual Vigilance Saves Lives”, sheds Pharmacovigilence Conference. light on the need for timely and The conference featured an complete ADRs reports and the array of activities, including the significant role played by reporters presenting of research papers on in detecting and addressing ADRs. various topics, “rapid-fire” talks, As has become tradition during the and panel and group discussions. annual PV conferences, awards were also presented to vigilant Discussions were about a range reporters who were able to bring of topics, including critical issues suspected cases of ADRs to the that may pose a threat to the NPC. Notably, Dr. Abiel Abrham country’s provision of healthcare. from Agordat Hospital received The “rapid-fire” talks, which the award for the “best promoter.” were a series of five minute long Mr. Eyasu Bahta, Director of the National Medicines and Food Administration in the Ministry of Health, helped to officially open the conference. During his opening remarks, he commended all healthcare professionals for Published Every their commitment and dedication research that has been conducted are triggered by a single report and drug manufacturing companies, Published Every by the NPC. “We are now better that they have saved many lives. SaturdayPublished & Wednesday Every to improving PV in the country. reinforcing actions by regulators Wednesday & Saturday able to prevent ADRs and related Saturday & Wednesday Subsequently, he highlighted to reduce the risks associated with some of the strategies that Eritrea challenges,” Mr. Mulugeta Mr. Eyasu Bahta revealed that ADRs. Acting Editor has employed as it has made asserted. since the establishment of the NPC AmanuelActing EditorMesfun impressive progress in PV. He also in 2012, several issues regarding The Fifth Annual Amanuel