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Empowering Frontline Health Workers: 6-Day Vaccination Training Conducted in Malle and Nyangatom Woredas

7/10/2025

A six-day training on vaccination implementation was held in Malle and Nyangatom woredas to strengthen immunization delivery and outreach in hard-to-reach communities.

Empowering Frontline Health Workers: 6-Day Vaccination Training Conducted in Malle and Nyangatom Woredas

Malle & Nyangatom, July 6, 2025 – A six-day training on vaccination implementation was held from June 30 to July 5, 2025, for 28 Health Extension Workers and ITAs in Malle and Nyangatom woredas. Led by four senior trainers, the program aimed to strengthen immunization delivery and outreach in hard-to-reach communities.

During the opening session, trainers underscored the critical role of frontline health workers in ensuring the success of Ethiopia’s immunization efforts. They emphasized the importance of the training as a tool for empowering those who serve on the ground.

Participants received updated training manuals and engaged in interactive sessions, including group discussions and practical exercises. They expressed confidence that the skills gained would help improve immunization services, especially for marginalized populations. The program is expected to significantly boost immunization coverage in the target woredas, especially among communities that have historically faced barriers to accessing health services.

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Better Dairy, Better Lives A Priest Becoming a change Agent for Dairy Farming

Mela’eke Selam Lealem, a dedicated priest deeply invested in the well-being of his community, resides In the Awi Zone, Banja Woreda, Bassa Kebele.

The EOTC DICAC team, met Mela’eke Selam during the training of trainers’ session in the "Better Dairy for All" project, representing the Banja Woreda Church, eager to explore new experiences for improvement.

In earlier years, Mela’eke struggled to provide adequate milk for his children, largely due to a lack of understanding of its nutritional benefits. However, the training session was a turning point for him. Upon learning about the vital role of milk plays in child development and the impact of its absence, concern him. Determined to change the course of his children’s lives, he made a quick decision

Upon returning from the training, Mela’eke Selam invested in a milk cow, significantly enhancing his family’s nutrition and ensuring his children's health from the adverse effects of malnutrition. This project not only fostered their health but also brought joy and a sense of accomplishment to his household.

Inspired by his newfound knowledge, Mela’eke Selam saw an opportunity to extend his impact beyond his family. He intended to purchase additional milk cows and plan to renting out milk to neighbors. He aimed to boost both his income and the community’s health.

Mela’eke is now not just a participant in the "Better Dairy for All" project, he is a proactive champion, aspiring to continue expanding his dairy production and inspire those around him. His ambition is clear— he plans to acquire another cow in the near future, turning his vision into reality and realizing his dream of a healthier community.