Malaria Outbreak and Hunger Crisis @Begi & Kondala

Organizers: Dr. Amanuel Oiljira, Rev. Temesgen Dabsu, Fedhasa, Mikael, Deme Assefa, Ettafa Boka, Yohanis Michael

Addressing the Current Malaria Outbreak and Hunger Crisis in Begi and Kondala Districts of West Wollega

Malaria, a life-threatening disease transmitted by certain types of mosquitoes, remains a significant health concern, primarily affecting tropical regions. However, it is essential to emphasize that malaria is preventable and treatable. Prevention involves measures such as avoiding mosquito bites and utilizing appropriate medications.

Despite a global decline in estimated malaria-related deaths from 2000 to 2019, it is disheartening to note that our community has not shared in this progress. Shockingly, within just the past two months (August and September 2023), Begi and Kondala districts have reported over 35,000 cases of malaria, resulting in more than 650 tragic deaths. Regrettably, there are families within our region who have lost all their members due to this devastating malarial epidemic.

Furthermore, our community is grappling with a complex crisis, as they find themselves caught between the devastating grip of famine on one side and the resurgence of a measles epidemic on the other. In the face of such a multifaceted array of challenges, our fellow citizens require our immediate support and assistance.

Let us join hands and extend our collective efforts to alleviate their suffering and offer relief during these trying times.

BALAA DHIBEE BUSAA, AANAALEE BEGII FI QONDAALAA

Dhibeen busaa dhibee lubbuu galaafachuu danda’uu fi bookee busaatiin daddarbuudha. Dhibeen kun ittifamuu fi wal’aansaanis fayyuu kan danda’uudha. Baroota dhiyoo asitti dhibeen kun akka addunyaatti xiqqaachaa deemaa jira.

Ha ta’uyyuu malee, uummanni keenya Wallagga Lixaa, Keessattuu aanaaleen Begii fi Qondaalaa yeroo ammaa dhibee hamaa Kanaan miidhamaa jiru. Dhibeen kun, Baatiiwwan lamaan darban qofa keessatti aanaalee kanneen keessaa namoota 35,000 ol qabatee, namoota 650 olimmoo galaafateera. Balaa du’aatiin miseensonni maatii dhumanii manni isaanii cufame jiru.

Yeroo ammaa tarkaanfiin gargaarsaa karaa tokko tokkoon kan qaqqabaa jiru yoo ta’ellee, ga’aa waan hin taaneef balaan dhibeen kun itti fufee fiduu danda’u uummatichaaf yaaddoo guddaa ta’eera. Kana malees, balaan beelaa iddoo sanatti dhaga’amee hin beekne dhibee kanaa wajjin uummata keenya gadadoo bara boodaatti dabarsaa jira. Dhibeen gifira jedhamullee iddooma kanatti ka’ee baatii tokko keessatti daa’imman 29 nu jalaa galaafate.

Waan dandeenyuun uummata keenya bira dhaabbanna!