Dr Dorothy Balaba

Country Representative @PSIEthiopia. Passionate about young women, SRH and development

[Dr Dorothy Balaba @BalabaDorothy]

Population Services International @PSIimpact is dedicated to supporting the Puntland administration in its mission to create a healthy and safe community. We are committed to fostering better collaboration to serve the community effectively.

[Dr Dorothy Balaba @BalabaDorothy]

I am pleased to join His Excellency Ilyas Osman Lugatoor, Vice President of Puntland, and officials from the Ministry of Health at the handover ceremony of six ambulances donated to the Nugal region.

[Dr Dorothy Balaba @BalabaDorothy]

This was yet another opportunity to demonstrate that through global partnerships we can make significant strides to achieve epidemic control in Africa.

[Dr Dorothy Balaba @BalabaDorothy]

Yesterday, we hosted Hillary H. Carter, Acting Principal Deputy Coordinator, U.S. Dept. of State | Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy, and Shawn Wesner, U.S. Dept. of State | Bureau of Global Health Security Ethiopia Chair, at a PSI/E USAID MULU KP Activities DIC.

[Dr Dorothy Balaba @BalabaDorothy]

I wish you all a prosperous and joyous New Year! Here's to a fantastic 2024 ahead! 🎉🌟 Looking forward to sharing moments with family, friends, and colleagues in the new year. #HappyNewYear2024

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Recently, we conducted a site visit led by Tim Stein, @USAIDEthiopia's Deputy Mission Director, & @BalabaDorothy, PSI/E Country Representative.

Our trip took us to the Somali region where the team met w/ @USAID Transform WASH business partner working in the sanitation industry.

[Dr Dorothy Balaba @BalabaDorothy]

Wishing them the best of luck in their future professional and personal endeavors. It has been a privilege working with you, Monte, and Rob. As the saying goes, 'Once a PSIer, always a PSIer.' (3/3)

#Farewell #Gratitude #Leadership #PSIEthiopia

[Dr Dorothy Balaba @BalabaDorothy]

With mixed feelings, we bid farewell to our long-serving Chief of Parties, Monte Achenbach, and Robert Ritzenthaler from their positions at PSI Ethiopia. Their immense contributions in creating an affordable WASH market and in the fight against HIV/AIDS, respectively, (1/3)

[Dr Dorothy Balaba @BalabaDorothy]

have left a lasting impact on the Ethiopian health system. They have been exemplary leaders, embodying the values of PSI in everything they do. (2/3)

[Dr Dorothy Balaba @BalabaDorothy]

As daughters and sons of Africa, we must dedicate ourselves to fighting the good fight, working tirelessly to transform our continent into a healthier place. Let us join hands in solidarity, pooling our efforts for the well-being of our people and the prosperity of Africa.

[Dr Dorothy Balaba @BalabaDorothy]

In honor of #African Day 2023, we joyously celebrate the courageous struggles of our forefathers, who valiantly fought for unity and freedom throughout the continent. Today, our aspirations transcend borders as we envision a continent that embodies excellence in healthcare, (1)

[Dr Dorothy Balaba @BalabaDorothy]

Over the past decades, Africa has confronted numerous health challenges, including tuberculosis (TB), malaria, maternal and neonatal mortality, Ebola, COVID-19, HIV/AIDS, cholera, and many others. (3)

[Dr Dorothy Balaba @BalabaDorothy]

There were many great sessions on #health systems strengthening, #digital innovation, adaptive #implementation, integrated program design, and person-centered care as a contribution to achieving universal health coverage.

[Dr Dorothy Balaba @BalabaDorothy]

This week, I am attending the Population Services International Global Technical Meeting in Nairobi with my team and the broader PSI community. Over 170 participants from 32 countries across the PSI network have come together to share,, #knowledge, #insights, and #learning.

[Dr Dorothy Balaba @BalabaDorothy]

but we are also able to impact Family Planning, Economic Empowerment, Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health, and self-care services by including innovations and digital approaches.

[Dr Dorothy Balaba @BalabaDorothy]

PSI Ethiopia's partnership with the Ministry of Health and Regional Health Bureaus is a cornerstone for the success of the A360 and RISE projects. Through RISE, we are not only addressing the sexual reproductive health needs of married adolescent women,

[Dr Dorothy Balaba @BalabaDorothy]

As we explore our partnerships to improve the lives of adolescent girls in Ethiopia, I was happy to meet @salmahayek. Thank you, @USEmbassyAddis, for hosting this great night.

[Dr Dorothy Balaba @BalabaDorothy]

Serving underprivileged communities and helping to address their health needs is one of the most satisfying tasks I've experienced. @PSIimpact offers me this opportunity to do so while also sitting on global health platforms, which I am forever grateful.

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[Dr Dorothy Balaba @BalabaDorothy]

Let's be courageous to face the challenges women face everywhere and make gender equity a reality.
#genderequity #womenpsiers #iwd203 #psiethiopia

[Dr Dorothy Balaba @BalabaDorothy]

Happy International Women's Day, 2023

When we think of gender equity, we should consider all factors that hold them back from achieving their best in life.

We will not realize gender equity in a world that is not ready to deal with the challenges women are facing.