Ethiopia, Italy Sign €4.1M Deal

Published: 30 Sep, 2025 07:54 Sources: S1 S2 S3 Category: Business Language: English Country: Ethiopia

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Ethiopia and Italy signed a €4.1 million agreement to upgrade Shire Hospital in Tigray and Gondar Hospital in Amhara, aiming to restore healthcare services for more than 15 million people. Finance Minister Ahmed Shide said the project reflects Ethiopia’s push for a resilient health system. The funding forms part of a €250 million Ethio–Italian Cooperation Framework, which combines soft loans and grants to support essential services and sustainable development.