Day: October 8, 2022

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Announcement from the Ministry of Health (8-10-2022)

Two patients have been diagnosed positive for COVID-19 in tests carried out today at Testing Station in the Central Region.

On the other hand, one patient who has been receiving medical treatment in hospital in the Central Region has recovered fully and has been discharged from the facility.

The total number of recovered patients has accordingly increased to 10,068 while the number of deaths stands at 103.

The total number of confirmed cases in the country to date has increased to 10,177.

 

Source: Ministry of Information Eritrea

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Eid Mewlid Al-Nebi celebrated nationwide

Eid Mewlid Al-Nebi was colorfully celebrated today, 8 October nationwide.

At the celebration held at the Al-Khulefa Al-Rasheedin Mosque in which Imams of various Mosques, Sheiks as well as a number of the faithful took part briefing was provided on the religious meaning and depth of Eid Mewlid Al-Nebi.

At the occasion, Mr. Mohammed-Seid Beshir, Chairman of the Islamic Awkaf of Asmara, wishing happy Holiday to the faithful, called for transferring the noble societal values to the young generation.

Speaking at the event, Sheik Salem Ibrahim Almuktar, Mufti of Eritrea, gave briefing on the historical background of the Holiday and wished Happy Eid to the Eritrean people inside the country and abroad as well as to the Eritrean Defense Forces.

Sheik Salem Ibrahim Almuktar, also wished peace and stability as well as prosperity to the Eritrean people.

 

Source: Ministry of Information Eritrea

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Funeral service of veteran freedom fighter Tekeste Baire

The funeral service of Mr. Tekeste Baire, General Secretary of the National Confederation of Eritrean Workers, was conducted today, 8 October, at noon at the Asmara Martyrs Cemetery in the presence of Ministers, senior Government and PFDJ officials, representatives of regional labor union partners as well as a number of nationals.

Mr. Yosuf Saiq, head of Organizational Affairs of the PFDJ, Ms. Leul Gebreab, Minister of Labor and Social Welfare, Mr. Kibreab Kidane, Deputy General Secretary of the National Confederation of Eritrean Workers, and Mr. Kasahun Folo, President of the Confederation of Ethiopian Trade Unions as well as his daughter Delina Tekeste laid wreath at the cemetery.

Veteran freedom fighter Mr. Tekeste Baire who joined the EPLF in 1976 served his country and people in various capacities at the Eritrean Workers Association in Europe and head of Public Administration in Southern Europe Region.

After Independence, veteran freedom fighter Mr. Tekeste Baire served his country and people with utmost dedication since 1994 as Chairman of the National Confederation of Eritrean Workers.

 

Source: Ministry of Information Eritrea