Messages of congratulations
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Asmara 19 May, 2021- President
Xi Jinping of the Peopleโs Republic of China, President
Frank-Walter Steinmeier of the Federal Republic of Germany, Prime Minister General
Prayut Chan-o-cha of the Kingdom of Thailand, President
Gotabaya Rajapaksa of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka as well as King
Mohammed VI of Morocco sent messages of congratulations to the people and Government of Eritrea in connection with the 30th Independence Day anniversary.
Wishing good health to President
Isaias Afwerki and peace and prosperity to the Eritrean people, the leaders expressed the paramount importance of international cooperation at this time in which the COVID-19 pandemic continues to present unprecedented global challenge.
The leaders also expressed their countries readiness to develop friendly relations and mutual cooperation with Eritrea.
In his message President Xi Jinping of the Peopleโs Republic of China said that China and Eritrea have developed good friendship and partnership and share mutual trust and support each other on issues concerning their respective core interests and concerns.
President Xi Jinping also expressed his countryโs readiness to work for comprehensively strengthen cooperation between the two countries in various fields.
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Improved public transportation service
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Asmara 19 May, 2021- The Ministry of Transportation and Communications reported that the 2100 buses and 1505 taxis introduced in the past 30 years of independence, are significantly contributing in the development of public transportation service across the country.
Indicating that before independence there were 257 buses with the capacity of transporting seven thousand people. Mr.
Tesfaselasie Berhane, Minister of Transportation and Communications, said that the Government in order to address the problem invested about 970 million Nakfa to procure 707 modern buses with different capacity.
Noting that the substantial investment made to expand and renovation of asphalt and dirt roads coupled with the fair transportation fee has contributed in the developed transportation service, Minister Tesfaselasie said that the transportation coverage throughout the country has reached
85%.
Minister Tesfaselasie went on to say that about 31 billion tons of dry freight and over three billion liquid products have been transported by the 1549 trucks that are under the ownership of
Trans-Horn, Lilo, Eritraco, East Africa Transportation Companies and
individuals.
The annual inspection on the condition of vehicles and trucks is also significantly contributing in the safety and in declining traffic accidents and loss of lives and property, Minister Tesfaselasie added.
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Substantial investment for construction of health facilities
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Mendefera 19 May, 2021- The Ministry of Health branch in the
Southern region reported that in the past 30 years of Independence over 193 million Nakfa has been invested for putting in place health facilities, as well for the introduction of modern medical equipment.
Indicating that before independence there were 2 hospitals, 3 health centers and 22 health stations providing limited health service to the public, Dr.
Amanuel Mihreteab, head of the branch office in the region, said that currently there are 7 hospitals, 9 health centers, 42 health stations and 2 maternity and child clinics providing commendable health service to the public.
Regarding human resources, Dr. Amanuel said that the number of medical professionals has increased by 500%, health practitioners by 330%, nurses by 237%, assistant nurses by 330%, laboratory technicians by 1125%, pharmacists by 700%, X-Ray technicians by 525%, public health professionals by 478%, and dentists by 1450%.
Dr. Amanuel went on to say that alongside providing health services, the health facilities in the region have significantly contributed in raising the awareness of the public on health issues and in the reduction of the prevalence of communicable diseases.
The
Fistula Treatment Center in Mendefera is also providing commendable service to fistula patients, coming from all over the country.
The health facilities are also providing praiseworthy pre and post natal treatment and pregnant women delivering at health facilities has increased by 317%, Dr. Amanuel added.
Regarding control of diseases that have been the main causes of death and disability, Dr. Amanuel said that over 1.5 million impregnated bed nets have been distributed to the public and vaccination programs especially to mothers and children have been conducted against various diseases.
by: Tesfalem Gebreslassie mezmur: @MezmurBest
