Conditions

Common illnesses in Ethiopia — how to prevent them, spot them, and treat them.

Conditions · Infectious disease
Malaria: how to prevent, spot, and treat it
Malaria is spread by mosquito bites and is common in lowland parts of Ethiopia. Learn the warning signs and when to go to a health post.
Reviewed by Dr. Hanna Alemayehu · MD, MPH
Last reviewed 5 September 2026 · አማርኛ
Conditions · Infectious disease
Tuberculosis (TB): symptoms, testing, and treatment
TB is a serious lung infection that can be cured with the right medicines. Learn the symptoms, how to get tested, and how to finish the full 6-month course.
Reviewed by Dr. Hanna Alemayehu · MD, MPH
Last reviewed 5 September 2026 · አማርኛ