In a remarkable move towards strengthening its defenses against potential pandemics, Ethiopia officially launched the Ethiopian Pandemic Multi-Sectoral Prevention, Preparedness, and Response Project (EPPR) on Monday, January 29, 2024. Held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the project launch was attended by H.E. The EPPR is a comprehensive 3-year project that addresses areas of pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response specific to Ethiopia's complex landscape. Executive Head of the Pandemic Fund, Dr. Priya Basu, joined virtually from the USA and said, "the Pandemic Fund is pleased to partner with the Government of Ethiopia, WHO, FAO and UNICEF to launch our largest Project. "The Pandemic Fund will continue to work with urgency and determination to help countries, regions, and the world strengthen capacity to prevent, detect, and contain future health outbreaks.

Source: Ethiopian News February 07, 2024 09:37 UTC