Ethiopia, April 19 -- The United Sates government said that it has collaborated with Ethiopian Public Health Institute and World Health Organization in supporting the graduation of 110 health professionals in the field of Epidemiology.

These professionals were drawn from Ethiopian Federal Police and Ministry of National Defense.

The training was lasted for three months in service training "in the capacity to detect, prevent, and respond to outbreaks of diseases and other public health concerns."

During the graduation ceremony, CDC Ethiopia Country Director, Dr. Christine Ross acknowledged the work of the graduates for their ongoing services in public health and how this program will enable them to better respond to diseases in Ethiopia...