More than 300 remote health care facilities across Ethiopia will be powered with solar energy, benefiting an estimated 6.7 million people. According to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance 300 health care facilities have been prioritised for solar expansion across all regions in Ethiopia, focusing on facilities that are far from the main power grid. The deployment of solar energy will significantly improve health care outcomes for the estimated 6.7 million people living in the catchment areas of the health facilities. Ethiopia: Rural towns connected to energy supply via solar mini-grids“It also aims to strengthen healthcare services by providing decentralised solar energy, contributing to climate-resilient health facilities while simultaneously reducing carbon emissions. “The connection between energy and health is clear in both homes and health care facilities in Ethiopia.

Source: Ethiopian News October 14, 2024 13:44 UTC