Latest Eritrea healthcare coverage and analysis.
WHO Africa Chief Professor Mohamed Yakub Janabi praised Eritrea's health system during his recent visit, highlighting its focus on primary healthcare, community services, and local pharmaceutical production. The visit underscored Eritrea's commitment to health equity and preventi
Eritrea has introduced a WHO-prequalified rapid test for screening pregnant women for HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B in a single visit. This initiative supports the country's commitment to eliminating mother-to-child transmission of these infections.
Eritrea is making significant strides in the fight against female genital mutilation (FGM), with 22 villages in the Logo-Anseba sub-zone declared free of the practice. This achievement is part of a broader national effort that combines legal measures with community engagement.
Eritrea's President Isaias Afwerki's recent Independence Day address indicates a shift in the country's development agenda from preparation to implementation. The focus is now on concrete projects in various sectors, signaling a more confident approach to national development.
According to the German Archemed-Team – Ärzte für Kinder in Not e.V. , a seven-member medical team travelled to Eritrea in early September 2025 for its first autumn deployment since the pandemic. Led by Prof. Dr. Christian Lorenz , former Chief Physician of the Department of Pe
In a remarkable step forward for child welfare and international collaboration, Eritrea has been elected as a Vice-President of the UNICEF Executive Board Bureau for 2025. This esteemed position will be held by Her Excellency Ms. Sophia Tesfamariam, Eritrea's Permanent Representa
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