Two years ago on March 13, 2020, Ethiopia recorded its first COVID-19 case. So far, the country has recorded 469,184 cases and 7486 deaths.
In the two years since, public health measures, including core capacities to detect, assess, report, and respond to public health events, were deeply reviewed and strengthened. The commitment of Ethiopia leadership at the highest level was reiterated national coordination with all stakeholders, especially multisectoral coordination for preparedness, which has been crucial in curbing the spread of the virus. Vaccination is also being stepped up to help control the pandemic.
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