Ambassador Beyene Participates in Regional Ministerial Steering Committee Meeting
Ambassador Beyene Russom, Eritrea’s Ambassador to Kenya, participated in the Fourth Regional Ministerial Steering Committee meeting, convened in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on 18 August under the theme “Advancing Africa’s Health Security and Sovereignty: Predictable and Innovative Investment in Maternal and Child Health and Primary Health Care.”
Representing Ms. Amina Nurhusein, Minister of Health, Ambassador Beyene addressed the meeting and outlined Eritrea’s community-based approach to primary health care.
“Eritrea strongly believes that resilient primary health care is the foundation of both improved health outcomes and stronger health security. We have invested in a community-based primary health care system anchored in a cost-effective Basic Health Care Package that extends essential services to rural, remote and nomadic communities,” Ambassador Beyene said.
Noting that Eritrea’s health policy does not stand alone, Ambassador Beyene said that the Government’s broader approach is to reach marginalized communities with an integrated package of basic services, including education, water, agriculture and other essential services.
Ambassador Beyene reiterated Eritrea’s readiness to share its experiences, learn from fellow member states and support regional collaboration.
#Eritrea: Statement at Fourth Regional Ministerial Steering Committee (ReSCO);
(Delivered by Ambassador Beyene Russom, Ambassador of the State of Eritrea to Kenya and Tanzania, on behalf of H.E. Ms. Amna Nurhussien; Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, )
*"...Eritrea strongly believes that resilient primary health care is the foundation of both improved health outcomes and stronger health security. We have invested in a community-based primary health care system anchored in a cost-effective Basic Health Care Package that extends essential services to rural, remote and nomadic communities".
*"...The backbone of this system is our network of more than 300 health facilities and over 3,000 community health agents, who serve as the first line of defense in disease detection, maternal and child healthcare, and health promotion".
*"..Through the Expanded Programme on Immunization and the Integrated Management of Childhood Illness, Eritrea has maintained immunization coverage above 90 per cent and reduced under-five mortality by more than 70 per cent since 1990".
*"...Regarding financing, more than 85 per cent of Eritrea’s health budget is domestically sourced. This reflects our firm commitment to health sovereignty"
*"...We also welcome innovation in digital health, solar-powered health facilities and the local production of essential medicines to reduce supply-chain vulnerabilities... We remain aligned with the regional objective of reducing the number of zero-dose children and building integrated and resilient primary health care systems".
&"...Eritrea reaffirms its commitment to Africa CDC, the regional priorities that will emerge from this meeting, and the achievement of a stronger, healthier and more self-reliant Africa".
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Excellent Read - Manufacturing Crises: A Response to Coercive Diplomacy; by David Yeh
*"...The revisionist nature of Ethiopia’s foreign policy is most acutely revealed in its rhetoric concerning sovereign access to the Red Sea and its persistent questioning of Eritrean statehood. Under the guise of seeking pragmatic cooperation or commercial dialogue, official statements and state sanctioned commentary from Addis Ababa have repeatedly challenged the legality of Eritrea’s independence and asserted existential entitlements over sovereign Eritrean maritime space and port infrastructure".
*"...International law and the United Nations Charter do not grant any landlocked state an inherent, existential right to claim, coerce, or seize sovereign coastal territory from a neighboring nation. Commercial access to maritime routes and port services is routinely established through voluntary bilateral agreements between sovereign equals, not through existential demands, historical revisionism, or military posturing".
*"...To suggest that a sovereign state’s territorial integrity is subject to negotiation under the threat of regional instability is a direct violation of the foundational tenets that govern international relations; and specifically, the UN Charter, the AU Constitutive Act as well as the OAU 1964 Resolution in the sanctity of the Colonial Boundaries".
*"...Demanding that Eritrea perpetually re-engage in dialogue on its inviolable sovereign boundaries under the threat of conflict subverts the sanctity of international treaties and international law".
https://t.co/7HvPH7uOF2
Hamelmalo College of Agriculture conferred Doctoral (Vet. Doctors) & Bsc. Degrees; & Diplomas to 375 Graduates in its 19th Commencement today. Fields of study: Animal & Plant sciences; Horticulture; Animal Health; Food Technology; Plant Protection; Soil/Environment Protection.
Pre. Isaias Afwerki opened #FestivalEritrea2026 this morning at Asmara's Expo Compounds in presence of Ministers & senior PFDJ officials, & members of the Diplomatic Corps. Regions' Pavilions; Innovation Hubs; cultural/heritage assets; Photo Exhibition by MoD... etc. on display.
Mai Nefhi College of Engineering and Technology has Conferred 1st Degrees and Diplomas to 297 Graduates - 25% of whom are female - in its 19th Commencement today.
First Degree courses include: Agricultural, Chemical, Civil, Marine, Mechanical, and Mining Engineering respectively. Computer Science and Engineering; Electrical and Electronics Engineering are additional Faculties.
The Diploma courses consist of: Automotive Technology; Computer Application; Computer Hardware & Networking; Construction Technology; Electrical Technology; Mining Technology; Refrigeration & Air Conditioning; and, Surveying and Drafting.
#FesitivalEritrea: An Expression of Unity, Pride & National Resilience
Each year, the opening of the Festival signals far more than the arrival of major cultural event; it marks the beginning of nationwide celebration of history, identity, & community.
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#CongratsErireanCycling: Henok Mulubrhan wins Green Jersey at 25th Tour of Magnificent Qinghai (https://t.co/Vm3CPd8jI7) on completion of 8th/Final Stage today.
He is also 3rd both in the General Classification (GC) & King of Mountains (KOM) categories.
https://t.co/io40K8ZmNA
@hawelti Love this. From births to weddings to daily meals, Ge'at brings people together. Important work by the Commission for Culture, Sports,& UNESCO to ensure these traditions live on.
Excellent initiative. Preserving Ge'at means preserving stories, values and togetherness. Bravissimi!
Fourth Place for Biniam Girmay at Stage 12 of Tour de France today. Bini still retains 2d place on cumulative points for Green Jersey with 317 points to Mad Pedersen's 357 points.
https://t.co/hYq1wLUHyf
Commendable Activities in Enhancing the Teaching-Learning Process
Commendable community participation in enhancing the teaching-learning process has been reported in Adi-Keih sub-zone. The report was presented at an activity-assessment meeting conducted in Adi-Keih on 13 and 14 July.
According to the report presented at the meeting, commendable activities have been carried out in renovating schools, constructing additional classrooms, and improving the livelihoods of teachers.
The promotion rate to the next grade during the 2025/2026 academic year was also reported to be about 90%.
Noting that encouraging efforts have been made to ensure equitable participation in education, Mr. Beyene Tesfay, Head of the Education Office in the sub-zone, said that an investment of over 300,000 Nakfa had been made to encourage school-age children in the eastern escarpment to attend school.
Mr. Habtay Tesfazgi, Administrator of the sub-zone, called for regular meetings with area administrators to sustain the growing enrolment of students.
The participants conducted extensive discussions on the report presented and adopted various recommendations.
Adi-Keih sub-zone has 87 educational facilities, ranging from pre-schools to high schools, providing educational services to over 17,000 students.
Ethiopia’s Prosperity Party: Delusional Precepts as Tools of Destabilization
Fundamental challenge in HOA is not Ethiopia’s landlocked geography. Real threat is PP’s willingness to sacrifice stability & international law on altar of political survival
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