Eritrea - Ministry of Information

It makes a lot of sense to write about family today because in Eritrea January is a season of marriage. As the scripture says, “Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh” (Genesis 2:24). Similarly, in Eritrea, many Eritreans are taking steps to form a family of their own. Marriage is at the heart of our civil laws.

Workers are vanguards of development. A skilled labor force is the vehicle for any economic progress. Eritrean workers are key drivers behind many of the developments being registered in the country. The National Confederation of Eritrean Workers (NCEW) has a close connection with workers.

In Eritrea, one of the most popular modes of transportation for citizens is the public bus. Since the country won its independence in 1991, public bus transportation services in Eritrea have rapidly grown and improved significantly: there are more buses on the roads and more routes, regions, and people are being served.

Our nation’s policy of education for all has been successful in reducing illiteracy. Moreover, the numerous achievements within the education sector have positively impacted all aspects of our society.

National Service is broadly defined as “the involvement of people in activities which provide benefits to the country whilst developing the abilities of young people through service and learning.

Medicines, medical products, and vaccines represent essential components of any healthcare delivery system. Their use ensures benefits for patients, the general public, and the healthcare system. While modern medicines and vaccines are considered relatively safe, the thalidomide incident in the early 1960s brought to light the need to continuously monitor medical products so as to detect rare adverse effects early.