10th Commencement of Barentu School of Assistant Nurses
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Barentu, 14 September 2020 – In its 10th commencement, Barentu School of Assistant Nurses graduated 100 students today, 14 September.
In a speech he delivered, director of the school, Mr.
Thomas Zeremariam stated that out the 116 students that were enrolled, 100 students including 48 females were graduated fulfilling the requirements of the School and the Ministry of Health. The theoretical and practical training lasted 18 months, the director added.
Coordinator of Schools for Assistant Nurses in all Regions, Sister
Alganesh Teklegergish on her part said that over 3 thousand 369 assistant nurses have been graduated since 2003 owing to the effort being conducted nationwide with the objective of increasing the number of assistant nurses both in quality and quantity.
Sister Alganesh went on to congratulate trainers and trainees, for successfully completing the training period respecting the guidelines to combat the spread of COVID-19 pandemic and the challenges it created.
Director General of Policy, Planning and Human Development at the Ministry of Health, Dr.
Berhane Debru on his part reminding graduates that their profession demands professional ethics, humanity, patience and perseverance called on them to serve the people and Government that created them the opportunity.
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Desert Locust Swarm Invasion Put Under Control in Senafe Sub Zone
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Mendefera/Assab, 14 September 2020 – The desert locust infestation that appeared in six administrative areas in Senafe sub zone, Southern Region has been put under control before inflicting any damage to crops and vegetation.
The desert locust infestation that managed to cross from Ethiopia was stretched over 300 hectares of land but was put under control thanks to the coordinated effort by the Ministry of Agriculture, EDF units and local communities.
According to Mr.
Nebar Gebrehiwet, seed development expert in Senafe sub zone the desert locust swarm was stretched in Kisad Emba, Golo, Degogolo, Adi-Abagie, May Goduf and Menokseito administrative areas.
Mr. Neber further called for constant follow up and reinforcement of organizational capacity as the upsurge of desert locust infestation from neighboring countries remain critical.
Early preparation, timely and integrated response has significantly contributed in the success of the effort to control the locust swarm, Mr.
Bereket Misgina, head of Agriculture branch at the sub zone commended concerted measures taken by the Ministry of Agriculture, administrations, Eritrean Defense Forces units and local communities.
In related news, effort is underway to put under control the small roaming bands of desert locust that appeared on 12 September in South Denkalia sub zone, Southern Red Sea Region.
Speaking to
Erina, Mr.
Ibrahim Nur, managing director of South Denkalia sub zone said that thanks to the timely and concerted control measures the desert locust infestation that stretched over 3 hectares of land has been put under control.
Ambassador
Mohammed-Seid Mantay, Governor of the Southern Red Sea Region on his part commended all parties for their concerted efforts.
It is to be recalled, that desert locust infestation that was stretched in about 250 hectares of land in Central Debkalia and Araeta sub zones was put under control recently.
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Desert Locust Swarm invasion put under control in Selea’ subzone
Sep 12, 2020
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The desert locust infestation that appeared in Tahra district area Selea’ sub zone in the Gash Barka region has been put under control through coordinated efforts by the ministry of agriculture, residents of the sub zone and defense force units.
According to reports from
ERINA, the desert locust infestation that came across Habero subzone was stretched on 42 hectares of land but was put under control thanks to the coordinated effort.
Despite this achievement, some desert locust swarms have managed to cross to Sheriet area and that constant follow up will be reinforced till the infestation is put under control, according to further reports.
Pointing out that most of the desert locust invasion that has infested several parts of Eritrea since mid-August remains under control, the Ministry of Agriculture called on farmers to remain vigilant and make instant follow ups until their crops are fully harvested.