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MWF Participates in BMS Foundation Africa Multinational Lung Cancer Control Program Executive Meeting in Tanzania
MWF Program Director Zelalem Mengistu represented MWF at the BMS Foundation Africa Multinational Lung Cancer Control Program (#MLCCP) Joint Executive Meeting at the Malaika Beach Hotel in Mwanza, Tanzania, on May 22, 2026!The forum spotlighted major strides for...
Ethiopia Marks World No Tobacco Day with Call to “Unmasking the Appeal: Exposing Industry Tactics on Tobacco and Nicotine Products !”
Under the theme, “Unmasking the Appeal: Exposing Industry Tactics on Tobacco and Nicotine Products !”, World No Tobacco Day was commemorated by disseminating various awareness messages.The celebration was organized by the Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority in...
22 Years Anniversary Press Release
Download PDF Mathiwos Wondu Foundation 22 Years Anniversary Press Release April 17, 2026, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Mathiwos Wondu was diagnosed with leukemia at the age of two and began treatment at Tikur Anbessa Hospital. His recovery initially showed promise, and there...
Mathiwos Wondu Foundation Announces Its Name and Logo Change
The Mathiwos Wondu Foundation, which has been in existence for 22 years, has officially announced that it has changed its previous name, “Mathiwos Wondu – YeEthiopia Cancer Society,” to “Mathiwos Wondu Foundation,” along with a new logo. At the event organized for...
Mathiwos Wondu Foundation has conducted its 21st Regular General Assembly
The General Assembly of the Mathiwos Wondu Foundation began with a welcome address delivered by its Chairperson, Dr. Kunuz Abdela. In his remarks, he stated that the foundation had accomplished numerous impactful activities over the past year and expressed his...
MWF received recognition for its outstanding contribution to protecting public health policies from tobacco industry interference
Following Ethiopia’s receipt of the prestigious 2025 Good Governance for Tobacco Control Integrity Award at the CoP11 side event in Geneva, a high-level national ceremony was held on January 13, 2026, to launch the findings of the Ethiopia 2025 Tobacco Industry...