ENA launches medical bulletin

 Addis Ababa August 10 (ENA)­--The Ethiopian News Agency (ENA) has begun publishing a medical bulletin for the first time in its 59 years of wireless service, acting general manager of the agency said.

  Haddush Kassu said the bulletin entitled " Medical World" focused on studies and new findings on HIV/AIDS.

  The bimonthly bulletin would contribute towards addressing the multifarious health problems in the country, Haddush said.  

   He said the publishing of the bulletin was part of the agency's efforts to expand the scope of its services in addition to reporting and writing hard news stories.

  Medical professionals working at private and governmental health institutions said the bulletin has enabled them to obtain latest international medical information particularly on HIV/AIDS.

   National AIDS Council secretariat, Dr. Dagnachew Hailemariam, said efforts should be made to publish the Amharic version of the English bulletin.

  General manager of the Labora International Trading, Dr. Bewketu Tadesse, expressed on his part his readiness to offer professional help.

  General manager of Bete Zata Health service, Dr. Ermyas Mulugeta, said the bulletin assists the efforts deployed to contain the spread of HIV/AIDS in the country.

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