Household waste sorting practice, and factors associated with sorting practice in Bedelle town, Southwest Ethiopia.

Household solid waste generation rate in low-income countries is increasing due to population growth and changes in people's lifestyles. Sorting waste into categories is an important step in household waste management. However, there is limited information about sorting practices in a low-income setting like Ethiopia.

The Impact of COVID-19 on Pharmaceutical Shortages and Supply Disruptions for Non-Communicable Diseases Among Public Hospitals of South West, Oromia, Ethiopia.

Background: COVID-19 is a pandemic disease that has led to inequitable supply and shortages of essential medicines worldwide due to decreased production capacity, export bans, and national stockpiling which are affecting the global pharmaceutical supply chain. Access to essential pharmaceuticals is dependent on well-functioning supply chain systems that move medicines from the manufacturer to end users at service delivery point.

Objective: To assess impact of Covid-19 pandemic disease on pharmaceutical shortages and supply disruptions for non-communicable diseases among public hospitals of South West, Oromia, Ethiopia.