Population Services International/Ethiopia (PSI/E)

As we approach the 🌻 Ethiopian New Year 2017 🌻, we are excited to share a special New Year's edition of the Powered by PSI #newsletter! With deep gratitude for your continued support and partnership, we've been able to reach thousands of people across the country with essential health services. 📖 This edition highlights the incredible impact of our work, spanning sexual and reproductive health, WASH, HIV/AIDS control, and hypertension prevention. Swipe through to explore the latest updates from PSI Ethiopia and discover inspiring stories from the communities we serve >>> https://lnkd.in/etB86G8K Together, we've transformed lives across #Ethiopia. #PSIEthiopia Population Services International A360 Dr Dorothy Balaba Ruth Tesfaye Lemma Tulu Michael Negash Dagim Demirew Fana A. Abay Yonatan Tamiru Seyoum Atlie Solen Kebede Kaleb Belete Feven Kefale Zenebe Tilaye Mesfin Tesfaye Eba Kebede Bacha Kitesa (MPH,PMP-MA) Teferi Teklu (PhD, MPH) Aniley Henok Lidiya Berihun Wondwosen Kassa Mariamawit Haile G. USAID Federal Ministry of Health Ethiopia Karl Hofmann Michael Holscher John Sauer Jennifer Marcy Meghan Cutherell, MPH Fifi Oluwatoyin Ogbondeminu , B. Pharm, MPH, MBA, FPCPharm, FIMC Dionne Warwick Oguna & many more!

Exciting news from PSI Ethiopia! We’ve completed the development of the Smart Start digital module within the Federal Ministry of Health Ethiopia's eCHIS and are set to roll it out for pilot!   On October 22, 2024, we hosted a dynamic Training of Trainers (TOT) session, equipping professionals from Regional Health Bureaus and the Ministry of Health with essential skills for effective implementation of Smart Start digital module. Key highlights included: 👉In-depth exploration of Smart Start features. 👉Refresher on eCHIS capabilities. 👉Training participants to become skilled trainers. 👉Development of regional action plans for seamless rollout. PSI Ethiopia is committed to advancing digital health solutions that enhance healthcare delivery. Together, we're paving the way for a healthier future! #DigitalHealth #PSIEthiopia #SmartStart #eCHIS #HealthInnovation

Join Us in Celebrating a Big #Win! 🏆 PSI Ethiopia is thrilled to announce that our USAID Transform #WASH Activity has won the top spot in the 2024 USAID Water-Secure World Photo Contest!📸 The winning photo, featured under the category Global Water Strategy Strategic Objective 1: Strengthen Sector Governance, Financing, Institutions, and Markets, captures a powerful moment in 📍 Shashego Woreda, Central #Ethiopia. It showcases Desta Abo, a dedicated manufacturer and owner of a sanitation and hygiene retail shop, installing plastic slabs and selling products like the SATO Pan. Desta’s work exemplifies USAID's market-based approach, which expands access to sanitation and creates economic opportunities that transform lives. Please celebrate with us as we continue our mission to ensure secure sanitation services and hygiene practices for all. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eBRvhBGi #USAIDWaterPhotoContest #USAIDGlobalWaters #TransformWASH #WaterForAll

Save your seat now and be a part of an important discussion on contraceptive (dis)continuation: tracking, measuring, and defining success for AYSRH programs in sub-Saharan Africa. 📅 Thursday October 17, 2024. Time: 3:30 pm EAT | 1:30 pm WAT | 8:30 am EST Click here to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/evKhAXim Teferi Teklu, Dr. Rahel Demissew - MD, OBGYN, MPH, FECSACOG Katherine (Katie) Anfinson Seyoum Atlie Zenebe Tilaye Amsalu kale Turufat Tukura Gemechu (HO,MPH,MPM,MA) Mesfin Tesfaye Eba Kebede (MPH/RH)

Did you know that washing hands with soap and water is one of the simplest ways to prevent diseases like diarrhea, which affects many families in #Ethiopia? This #GlobalHandwashingDay 👐💧🧼✨, PSI Ethiopia is proud to promote the power of clean hands for healthier communities. This year’s theme, 'Why Are Clean Hands Still Important?' reminds us that good hygiene practices are still a life-saving priority. Let’s work together to build healthier habits and spread awareness about the impact of proper handwashing in our communities. "ንጹህ እጆች ለጤናችን ዋስትና ናቸው!" Together, we can ensure clean hands for all! Federal Ministry of Health Ethiopia Population Services International Michael Negash John Sauer Dagim Demirew

On this International Day of Rural Women 2024, we are honoring the Rural Ethiopia's champions - the Women Development Army (WDA) volunteers! These champions are driving transformative change in healthcare at the grassroots level.   From providing health education to organizing immunization campaigns, these passionate volunteers work hand in hand with local Health Extension Workers and community leaders to educate women and families on disease prevention, reproductive health, family planning, maternal and new-born health, and immunizations.   Discover more about their inspiring and selfless dedication and explore their impact on our Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene, as well as adolescent sexual and reproductive health programs: https://lnkd.in/evyvjbuc Population Services International A360 ...   Happy #InternationalDayofRuralWomen!

Did you hear the news? Population Services International and Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation have announced the creation of a new umbrella group called HealthX Partners Incorporated – a new nonprofit organization aimed at advancing the global health goals of organizations in resource-constrained environments through collective impact and expertise. This bold strategic step is made to harness each organizations collective strengths and expertise to innovate in global health, creating exciting opportunities to make a lasting difference in the lives of millions of people around the world. Learn more about this powerful collaboration: https://lnkd.in/em9gkqfP

#HappeningNow! PSI Ethiopia is actively participating in the ongoing UNC Water and Health Conference, a gathering of policymakers, practitioners, and researchers focused on advancing WASH access. 📅 The conference is being held at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hilln NC from October 14 to 18. PSI Ethiopia will be sharing experiences in improving #WASH services in Ethiopia. Our team, led by Michael Negash and Dagim Demirew, is contributing to various conference sessions. Key highlights include presentations on our work with USAID's Transform WASH program and co-facilitation of sessions on sanitation markets and smart subsidies. This involvement is a collaboration effort between different stakeholders such as USAID, Tetra Tech, FSG, AMREF, IRCWASH, Water for People, Sanitation and Hygiene Fund (SHF), USAID WASHPaLS #2; USAID URBAN WASH; USAID Transform WASH; and Ghana Water Limited. Learn more by joining us online>>> https://lnkd.in/euMaf5rg

🌍 Did You Know? The USAID Transform WASH Activity has transformed the lives of over one million #Ethiopians, enhancing #WASH access—one toilet at a time! But that's not all. Transform WASH goes beyond providing clean water and sanitation options; it's about empowering communities, invigorating markets, and transforming lives for a brighter future. Explore the inspiring story of Transform WASH and its legacy in achieving sanitation win: https://lnkd.in/eXMxTbQm For eight remarkable years, the Transform WASH Activity has been a catalyst for change, revolutionizing the #WASH market in #Ethiopia. This USAID-funded initiative has paved the way for sustainable solutions that empower communities and create lasting impacts.

PSI Ethiopia Hands Over Liyu Class Toilets to Private Enterprises in Arbaminch. On September 25, 2024, PSI Ethiopia officially handed over three #LiyuClass Toilets in Arbaminch to private enterprise owners, who will now manage these public facilities. The handover ceremony was attended by government officials and representatives from the city mayor’s office. Strategically constructed in busy marketplaces, the toilets aim to serve more communities while contributing to the elimination of open defecation. Ato Desta Dembele, the Arbaminch city mayor's office head, highlighted the broader impact of the initiative. Beyond providing access to clean public toilets, the project has created job opportunities for local youth through private enterprises and supports the city’s urban beautification efforts. He also thanked PSI Ethiopia for its ongoing support. PSI Ethiopia acknowledges the city municipality's crucial role in the project's success, including securing construction sites, overseeing the progress, and ensuring water access for the toilets. Dr Dorothy Balaba, PSI Ethiopia’s Country Representative, praised the government’s efforts to achieve a cleaner environment by 2030 through the national TSEDU campaign and confirmed PSI Ethiopia’s support. We are also under construction of Liyu Class Toilets in other major cities which will also play its part in creating cleaner Ethiopia. Additionally, PSI Ethiopia is now implementing different #sanitation focused projects that can play a significant role in achieving the national #TSEDUCampaign. We are now currently implementing the USAID Market for Sanitation Activity and the USAID Urban WASH Activity which will be the key to improving the sanitation sector in Ethiopia. During the handover ceremony, the PSI Ethiopia leadership team and city administration officials planted trees together as a symbol of their commitment to combating climate change.