#OromoProtests these are some of Al Amudin owned NOC oil tankers destroyed by protesters in Bulbula town last night....
Posted by Jawar Mohammed on Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
#OromoProtests these are some of Al Amudin owned NOC oil tankers destroyed by protesters in Bulbula town last night
#OromoProtests these are bodies of Mahadi Sani ( age 35) and Safi Abro who were killed in Oromitu village in Gurawa
#OromoProtests these are bodies of Mahadi Sani ( age 35) and Safi Abro who were killed in Oromitu village in Gurawa...
Posted by Jawar Mohammed on Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Tuesday, February 16, 2016
Occupational induced health problems in floriculture workers in Sebeta..
Occupational induced health problems in floriculture workers in Sebeta and surrounding areas, West Shewa, Oromia, Ethiopia
Abstract
Background: Floriculture is a booming sector in Ethiopia; nevertheless, there are certain concerns regarding the health status of the workers. To address this issue, an effort has been made to outline the outstanding health problems that have manifested in some of the floriculture farms in the designated area of the study.
Objectives: To assess health problems encountered in the farms, and their determinants among floriculture workers in Sebeta and surroundings.
Methods: A Cross-sectional study design, using qualitative and quantitative methods, was conducted among floriculture workers in Sebeta Town and surrounding areas from December 01, 2010 to February 30, 2011. A sample of 612 workers was selected using systematic random sampling techniques. Data were collected through pre-tested structured questionnaire, in-depth interviews and working environmental observation. Then, data were entered using EPI Info. Analysis was done using SPSS version 16 statistical program.
Results: The majority, 433 (74.9%) of the workers were females, with 539 (93%) of study subjects showing at least one health symptom in the last 12 months prior to the study period, 392 (67.8%) had at least one skin problem and 81.1% had at least one respiratory health symptom in the last 12 months. The highly prevalent disease symptoms were fatigue 422 (76.5%), followed by head ache 424 (73.4%) and sleepiness 367 (63.5%). A 3.16 (95%: CI 1.28-7.80) odds of having symptoms of disease was observed after adjusting for confounders among those who did not have full personal protective equipment. There was also 4.93 (95% CI 1.44-16.91) times odds of symptoms of disease amongst workers who did not use personal protective equipment properly, and odds of reported symptoms of disease were 2.75 (95% CI 1.15- 6.61)higher for those who did not take pre-employment safety training.
Conclusion: Prevention interventions were generally neglected, with only 345 (59.3%) employees reporting having and 214 (62.39%) properly using personal protective devices. In view of that, adequate supply of personal protective equipment, pre-employment safety training and use of good management of chemicals applied in the farm are highly recommended.
Objectives: To assess health problems encountered in the farms, and their determinants among floriculture workers in Sebeta and surroundings.
Methods: A Cross-sectional study design, using qualitative and quantitative methods, was conducted among floriculture workers in Sebeta Town and surrounding areas from December 01, 2010 to February 30, 2011. A sample of 612 workers was selected using systematic random sampling techniques. Data were collected through pre-tested structured questionnaire, in-depth interviews and working environmental observation. Then, data were entered using EPI Info. Analysis was done using SPSS version 16 statistical program.
Results: The majority, 433 (74.9%) of the workers were females, with 539 (93%) of study subjects showing at least one health symptom in the last 12 months prior to the study period, 392 (67.8%) had at least one skin problem and 81.1% had at least one respiratory health symptom in the last 12 months. The highly prevalent disease symptoms were fatigue 422 (76.5%), followed by head ache 424 (73.4%) and sleepiness 367 (63.5%). A 3.16 (95%: CI 1.28-7.80) odds of having symptoms of disease was observed after adjusting for confounders among those who did not have full personal protective equipment. There was also 4.93 (95% CI 1.44-16.91) times odds of symptoms of disease amongst workers who did not use personal protective equipment properly, and odds of reported symptoms of disease were 2.75 (95% CI 1.15- 6.61)higher for those who did not take pre-employment safety training.
Conclusion: Prevention interventions were generally neglected, with only 345 (59.3%) employees reporting having and 214 (62.39%) properly using personal protective devices. In view of that, adequate supply of personal protective equipment, pre-employment safety training and use of good management of chemicals applied in the farm are highly recommended.
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#OromoProtests this Adam Mohammed Abdalla ( name corrected) who was killed in Chaffe Jannata village in Gurawa district ( East Hararge) today.
#OromoProtests this Adam Mohammed Abdalla ( name corrected) who was killed in Chaffe Jannata village in Gurawa district ( East Hararge) today. The crowd was receiving his body when it arrived in Gurawa town.
Posted by Jawar Mohammed on Tuesday, February 16, 2016
Seven Ethiopian security forces killed, state buildings damaged, in restive Oromia region – minister
The attack happened Monday in West Arsi district with government buildings also damaged, Getachew said by phone from the capital, Addis Ababa. Authorities don’t know the motive for the attack nor the total number of dead and injured, he said. “The information we have is they were ambushed by people carrying guns, apparently on a rampage,” he said.
Protests by ethnic Oromo occurred in the area after soldiers shot at a bus carrying wedding guests on Feb. 12, U.S.-based activist Jawar Mohammed said Monday on his Facebook page.
Demonstrations since November were mainly against government plans to integrate the development of Addis Ababa with surrounding areas of Oromia, which participants said would involve the unfair eviction of farmers.
Security forces killed as many as 140 people at the “generally peaceful” protests, New York-based Human Rights Watch said Jan. 7. The government, which hasn’t provided a death toll, said last month it was abandoning the integration plan
Monday, February 15, 2016
#OromoProtests one of the Oromo protesters who were shot by Agazi soldiers in Ajje town, West Arsi Feb 15, 2016
#OromoProtests one of the Oromo protesters who were shot by Agazi soldiers in Ajje town, West Arsi Feb 15, 2016
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
#OromoProtests continues Saransari town, Goro Dola, Guji Province Feb 10
#OromoProtests continues Saransari town, Goro Dola, Guji Province Feb 10, 2016=========Mormii ummata Godina Guji Aanaa Gooroo Doolaa magaalaa Saransaritti har'a godhame
Posted by Jawar Mohammed on Wednesday, February 10, 2016
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