ADDIS ABABA, Feb. 8 (Xinhua) -- The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday commended the launch of the Ethiopian Pandemic Multi-Sectoral Prevention, Preparedness, and Response Project (EPPR). The EPPR is a comprehensive three-year project that addresses issues of pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response specific to Ethiopia's complex landscape. "The establishment of this initiative reflects a firm commitment from the Ethiopia government and our partner organizations to invest in a sustainable and comprehensive approach to pandemic prevention, preparedness and response," Nonhlanhla said. It said the project will help Ethiopia's laboratory systems increase services and accessibility, including improved detection of priority pathogens. It will also enhance Ethiopia's surveillance of outbreaks at points of entry and improve the alert system mechanism for the country.

Source: Ethiopian News February 08, 2024 09:13 UTC