Addis Ababa: February 20, 2014 (FBC) The second round of cholera vaccine has been launched in Afar State.

Speaking at the launch of the campaign, Deputy Head of the Regional Health Bureau, Nuru Mohammed, said the cholera virus has been administered in various health facilities in the state since the middle of last year.

He said the second round of vaccination has started today at the state level and preparations are underway to vaccinate the community.

He also said that the second round of vaccination will be given to health facilities in Awsi Resu and Revenue-forget zones due to the destruction of health facilities in the region by the terrorist TPLF and the insecurity in some parts of the region.

He said the vaccination in the two zones is planned to reach 43,218 people over the age of 18 from today.

They indicated that the vaccine would be given in the remaining zones.

Due to lack of awareness, Nuru has not been vaccinated against the cholera virus in the past, he said.

According to ENA, efforts have been made to address the issue through repeated discussions with elders, religious leaders, women and youth organizations as well as various sections of the society.


More than 29,400 people are being assisted by drought in Borena Zone, Dlo Woreda

More than 29,400 people affected by the drought are being assisted in Borena Zone, Bolona Zone, Woreda Administrator, Rashid Ibren.

He also said that the current supply of wheat, fafa and rice is being distributed to the victims.

Of the 69,720 people in the woreda, more than 63,900 are in need of assistance, he said, adding that more than 20,000 of them have not received assistance.

He said the government is working to identify 15,500 of them.

Dello is one of the 13 woredas in the zone, which has been severely affected by the drought, and the majority of the population is in need of support.

Drought has left mothers and the elderly at risk of malnutrition, including children.

According to the administrator, most of the victims of the drought are being treated.

For his part, Abraham Abebe, Director of Dello Magala Health Center, said the supply of F-100 and F-75 nutritious food to the children is inadequate and there is a risk that the harm will worsen.

He called on other parties to support the government in addition to providing assistance.