This grant report summarizes the night inspections conducted in Gullele and Lideta sub-cities, focusing on the outcomes and actions taken during the inspection process. March 4 and 5, 2024, night time inspection was conducted in Gullele and Lideta sub-cities. This…
Advocacy meeting with health officials of Dire Dawa FMHACA, and province officials for political support of SF implementation. At Dire Dawa City - 2024,03,28
A city-wide anti-tobacco and anti-drug campaign was launched in city level in line with World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) 2024 at Adwa Victory Memorial Museum, Pan Africa Hall, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Addis Ababa City Administration Food and Drug Authority (AAFDA),…
“The evidence is clear: invest in prevention” The global drug problem presents a multifaceted challenge that touches the lives of millions worldwide. From individuals struggling with substance use disorders to communities grappling with the consequences of drug trafficking and organized…
On July 12-13, 2024, a daytime inspection was conducted in Arada sub city. This marked the third daytime inspection in these areas and served as the final inspection for the 21-month Tobacco Control (TC) project. On July 19, 2024, a…
Visit Summary: CTFK/GHAI Team Engages with EFDA Director General Following a productive site visit at the MCDO office, the CTFK/GHAI team, which included representatives from MCDO and CTFK Ethiopia, led by Mr. Bruck, had the opportunity to meet with Ms.…
On July 15, 2024, the MCDO office had the honor of hosting representatives from the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (CTFK) and the Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI) for a full day of engagement and collaboration. This visit marked an important…
MCDO plays a pivotal role in supporting the Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority (EFDA), the Addis Ababa Food and Drug Administration (AAFDA), and the AAFDA branches of Gullele and Lideta sub-cities, as well as law enforcement officials, by facilitating nighttime…
The sensitization workshop commenced on August 29,2024 with Mr. Molla, the tobacco focal person from AAFDA, introducing the overall objectives of the session. Following this, Mr. Elias, MCDO executive director, provided insights into the ongoing progress of AASFI and our…
Addis Ababa Smoke Free Initiative (AASFI) Achieves Milestone! We're thrilled to announce that MCDO's efforts to create a healthier Addis Ababa have been recognized by the AAFDA. For their invaluable contributions to our smoke-free city initiative, MCDO received a certificate…
This report summarizes the findings from a joint on-site visit conducted in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to assess the compliance of various establishments with Proclamation 1112/19 regarding tobacco regulation. The inspection was carried out by a collaborative group consisting of the…
On October 24, 2024, MCDO hosted a consultation meeting titled "Enhancing Media Coverage of SF implementation by engaging MCDO’s existing media and other media broadcasts" aimed at enhancing the dissemination of information regarding the Tobacco Control (TC) project and related…
