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In Loving Memory of Mr. Wondu Bekele Woldemariam
It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mr. Wondu Bekele Woldemariam, Founder and Chief Executive Director of the Mathiwos Wondu Foundation, who passed away today after a brave battle with cancer. Details regarding the funeral...
Mathiwos Wondu Foundation Hosts Annual Review Meeting for the PEN-PLUS Initiative
Mathiwos Wondu Foundation (MWF), alongside representatives from the Ministry of Health, NCDI Poverty Network, regional health bureaus, implementing primary hospitals, and peer educators, successfully conducted the Year 2 Annual Review Meeting for the Continuation of...
PRESS RELEASE! A Landmark Commitment: Ethiopia Establishes Its First Dedicated and Sustainable Government Budget Code for Tobacco Control
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia July 10, 2026: Ethiopia has reached a landmark milestone in advancing public health by establishing its first dedicated, government-funded budget line for tobacco control. Although tobacco control has received limited government funding in...
PRESS RELEASE: Prepared to honor Mathy and his lasting impact
Mathiwos, the third and youngest son of his parents Mr. Wondu Bekele and Mrs. Amsale Beyene, was born on Sene 9, 1991 E.C (June 16, 1999 G.C), in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Today we celebrate his 27th heavenly birthday...
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...