Eri-TV: NEWS Asmara, 20 December 2013 -- The Eritrean National War-disabled Veterans Association (ENWVA) has indicated that it has obtained material support worth 200,000 Euros from its branch in Sweden. The support includes wheelchairs, crutches, computers, printers, office equipment and dental laboratory, as well as other health implements. Mr. Gebrebirhan Eyasu, Chairman of the Association, disclosed that the branch office was launched in 1994 by Eritrean philanthropists, and lauded its continued initiatives as regards extending such support. He further stated that the support which was granted in collaboration with Swedish stakeholders is in line with the Association's demands, and that the current backing constitutes a second phase within this year. Meanwhile, Eritrean community members in Stockholm city, Sweden, asserted that they would step up participation in national endeavors of raising the production capacity of disabled citizens. They made the pledge at a fundraising event thereof, during which Mr. Yonas Manna, Charge'd Affaires at the Eritrean Embassy in that country, said that the Eritrean government has been extending various types of support in this regard. According to Mr. Tekeste Fisehaye, Head of ENWVA's branch office, the association has been shipping 2 containers-full supplies annually backing members in the Homeland. A community recreational center was inaugurated on the occasion of the fundraising event that witnessed a variety of cultural performances. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Keren, 20 December 2013 -- The Health Ministry's branch in Anseba region pointed out that it would further efforts in a bid to promoting effectiveness of health services. It made the remark at an assessment meeting, during which it was stated that gratifying accomplishments have been registered as regards raising the number of mothers attending maternity services thanks to the efforts exerted to raise community awareness as regards health issues.(continued....http://www.shabait.com/news/local-news/15587-anseba-region-ministrys-branch-to-further-efforts-in-a-bid-to-promoting-effectiveness-of-health-services) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mendefera, 20 December 2013 -- The Administration of Mendefera sub-zone disclosed that it has registered remarkable accomplishments in the year 2013 in collaboration with line ministries, communities and members of the People's Army.(continued...http://www.shabait.com/news/local-news/15585-administration-of-mendefera-sub-zone-registers-remarkable-accomplishments-in-2013) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Asmara, 20 December 2013 -- PFDJ members in North Germany have expressed readiness to step up participation in the nation-building process on the basis of enhancing organizational capacity.(continued....http://www.shabait.com/news/local-news/15584-pfdj-members-in-north-germany-express-readiness-to-enhance-role-in-nation-building-process) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Tessenei, 20 December 2013 -- The Health Ministry's branch in Gash-Barka region indicated that community activities regarding prevention of communicable diseases has become effective. It made the remark at respective seminars held in the sub-zones of Tessenei and Forto-Sawa, during which the cautionary issues in connection with epidemic instances of such diseases were discussed, and further popular input was noted as a prerequisite for still more gratifying outcome thereof.(continued....http://www.shabait.com/news/local-news/15583-community-activities-regarding-prevention-of-communicable-diseases-described-effective-in-gash-barka-region) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mendefera, 20 December 2013 -- A total of 20 needy breadwinner women in Mendefera sub-zone have become beneficiaries of training in weaving which was organized by the NUEW.(continued....http://www.shabait.com/news/local-news/15581-20-needy-women-in-mendefera-sub-zone-obtain-training-in-weaving-) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ginda, 20 December 2013 -- The inhabitants of Ginda sub-zone said that they would sustain initiative with a view to backing national development endeavors. They made the pledge at a meeting with Mr. Haile Tewoldebirhan, Head of the PFDJ branch in the Southern Red Sea region, during which it was stated that the vitality of organization was described to be of paramount importance to this end.(continued....http://www.shabait.com/news/local-news/15582-inhabitants-of-ginda-sub-zone-to-sustain-initiative-with-a-view-to-backing-national-development-endeavors) =========================================== (c) Eritrea Ministry of Information: http://www.shabait.com

• published: 21 Dec 2013
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