Eritrean nationals abroad hold public diplomacy activities

Asmara, 19 January- The Charge d’Affairs at the Eritrean Embassy in the US, Mr. Berhane Gebrehiwet conducted a seminar to Eritrean nationals in Philadelphia on 15 January.

Mr. Berhane gave extensive briefing as regards the development achievements registered and on the national development programs for 2017.

Mr. Berhane also pointed out that the external conspiracies against Eritrea have been foiled through the strong resilience of the Eritrean people.

The participants on their part expressed readiness to strengthen participation and contribution for the success of the national development endeavors.

In the same vein, the national associations in the North East of the US conducted annual congress from 13 to 14 January in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. At the congress the participants discussed on the reports presented by the different national associations and adopted resolutions pertaining future activities.

Mr. Dawit Haile, head of Public Relations at the East Coast of the US, gave briefing on strengthening organizational capacity, organizational guidelines and discipline as well as on national and community services and reinforcing productivity.

The participants on their part adopted different resolutions as regards ensuring active participation and reinforcing participation in the national development endeavors and others.

Likewise, the National Union of Eritrean Women branch in Copenhagen, Denmark, conducted second congress on 7 January.

The congress in which representatives of the different national associations took part, discussed on efforts that should be exerted to implement the set out programs, contribution of the national associations in the national development endeavors as well as reinforcing organizational capacity and collaboration among the different national associations.

The congress also elected executive committee for three years term.

36 Medical Doctors Graduate from Orotta School of Medicine

By Shabait,

In its 7th Commencement the Orotta School of Medicine and Dentistry graduated 36 doctors on 14 January following 8 years of education in General Medicine.

The Minister of Health, Ms. Amina Nurhussein underlined that the institution is producing medical professionals equipped with specialized skills.

Pointing out that producing quality human resource in medical sector is part and parcel of the investment being made in the national reconstruction and development programs, Minister Amina reminded the graduates of the heavy responsibility that is awaiting them in delivering quality health services.

Dr. Haile Mihtsun, Dean of the Orotta School of Medicine and Dentistry on his part pointed out the speedy advancements observed in medical science has significant impact in the development of health services in the country. He further underlined that the graduates have passed the international standard examinations with great success.

Reaffirming commitment to serve the people with dedication, the graduates commended the exemplary role and support parents and instructors displayed during their 8 years of learning experience.

Established in 2004, the Orotta School of Medicine and Dentistry has to-date graduated 243 doctors in General Medicine and 20 in Dentistry.