The armed conflict in Tigray in northern Ethiopia not only disrupted lives but also shattered access to vital services – from healthcare and education to food and clean water.

Statement attributable to Jorge Moreira da Silva, UN Under-Secretary-General and UNOPS Executive Director. He made the statement after visiting Sudan, as part of a visit that has also taken him to Ethiopia and Somalia.

In partnership with the Ghana Health Service and with funding from the Global Fund, UNOPS will procure essential medical equipment and supplies to help bolster healthcare delivery in rural Ghana and support tuberculosis testing and management.

Statement attributable to Jorge Moreira da Silva, UN Under-Secretary-General and UNOPS Executive Director. He made the statement after visiting Somalia, as part of a visit that will also take him to Ethiopia and Sudan.

Visit to African countries will take place from 13 to 17 April

The conflict in northern Ethiopia has had a devastating impact on millions of people and left communities, including those in Tigray, without access to basic services.

UNOPS is supporting the government of Mozambique’s efforts to promote peace and socio-economic development, with funding from the World Bank.

A new report highlights the role infrastructure asset management can play in driving sustainable development in the country.

UNOPS is working with the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) to support the government of Ethiopia with improving health services in the country's southern regions.

UNOPS is working with the local municipalities in Somalia to improve access to climate-resilient urban infrastructure and other services, with funding from the World Bank.