Thursday, September 10, 2009

Fighting blindness may prevent deaths in Ethiopia

CHICAGO — An antibiotic widely used in Africa to treat eyesight-robbing infections seems to help prevent Ethiopian children from dying of other diseases. A study in Wednesday's Journal of the American Medical Association suggests an unintended benefit from efforts to wipe out trachoma, the world's leading preventable cause of blindness. More..

Ethiopia: Holland Car Rolls Out Three New Models

Addis Abeba — Named after famous Ethiopian rivers, ABAY, AWASH and TEKEZE, Holland Car Plc, finally unveiled its most anticipated three latest model and technically advanced cars on Monday. For more visit: http://allafrica.com/stories/200909090820.html

Ethiopia: Adama University Becoming Model International University - President

Addis Abeba — "AU is successfully transforming to a model international university. The transformation is guided by a framework which is fully approved and declared as binding by the government of Ethiopia," Founder and President of AU Prof. Dr. Herbert Eichele said. For more visit: http://allafrica.com/stories/200909090822.html