Global Alliance for Vaccine and Immunization (GAVI) announced that it will provide a cold chain facility to boost immunization coverage in Ethiopia.

This was disclosed while State Minister of Finance, Semereta Sewasew held discussion with GAVI’s Director of High Impact Countries Country Programmes Delivery, Tokunbo Oshin.

The discussion mainly highlighted co-financing requirements, the approved Cold Chain Equipment Optimization Platform (CCEOP), and financial accountability.

The two sides approved support to Ethiopia on the Cold Chain facility through which 18 million USD is expected to be provided by GAVI and 4 million USD is allocated as joint investment from the government in two years period.

On the occasion, Semereta affirmed that Ethiopia will remain consistent in terms of meeting the co-financing requirements to show the unwavering commitment of the government to invest on the implementation of the national immunization plan.

Moreover, she appreciated GAVI for its valuable supports in the health s
ector.

Tokunbo mentioned that Ethiopia is one of the priority countries in terms of vaccine and vaccine-related supports for the last two decades.

It has been honoring the co-financing obligation as required by GAVI for vaccine delivery and cash grants for immunization-related interventions in the country, he added.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency

By Eratus Ndueh

Veteran Nollywood actress, Rita Uchenna Nkem Dominic Nwaturuocha popularly known as Rita Dominic, has revealed that one of the reasons why she temporary departed from the movie industry was because she began to find fulfilment and a reason for living working as a carer in London.

She spoke during a Women of Valour Conference held in Accra, Ghana, where she stated that she left acting to deal with personal issues.

Rita Dominic is a multiple award-winning Nollywood actress, producer, model, television personality, investor, a philanthropist and co-founder of the Audrey Silva Company. She has been regarded as one of the best industrious actresses in Nollywood and also one of the highest-paid actresses in Nigeria. But decided to let go all the privileges she had while in the industry for passion, something which most aspirants, slay queens and influencers may find difficult to pursue just for fame.

Cameroonian slay queens are not different from others influencers from other countries as they a
re known for their luxurious lifestyle and the extent they can go just to impress people.

A ‘slay queen’ does their best to portray the perfect life. She will even fake her lifestyle. Her aim is to appear irresistible to men. She wears heavy make-up, perfectly done hair, and wares the latest outfits. She often takes pictures, edits them to remove any bodily flaws, and uploads perfect images on social media.

However, most of them often under go awful situation just to maintain their status and live the dream life, act as a stimulant to those who look up to them as role model.

In 2022, a videos emerged on TikTok about a concept known as ‘Porta potty’ rumoured to be real for years in which influencers are being paid to fly out to Dubai in order to be pooped on (or in) for cash, get expensive gifts, and experience extravagant hotel stays for free.

Regardless, Rita Dominic’s testimony not only reveals the exciting world of Nollywood but also serves as an inspiration to those who think they have made the wrong
decision in their lives or chosen the wrong careers that they can summon the challenges and find purpose in unexpected places.

Source: Cameroon News Agency