Giorgi Genessa author Krishnan Kripa author Columbia University. Millennium Cities Initiative originator contributor text Working papers New York Millennium Cities Initiative 2009 English In recent years, tremendous progress has been made in Ethiopia and in Tigray towards attaining the health-related United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). With a united focus, the health professionals, governmental workers, non-governmental actors and community members can work together to make Mekelle a healthier city. HIV/AIDS, TB, upper respiratory infections and malnutrition are the city’s major health challenges; the prime causes of child morbidity and mortality are pneumonia, diarrhea and malnutrition. To accelerate the reduction in maternal mortality, improved access to antenatal care and health facilities staffed with skilled birth attendants are essential. Indeed, through the research undertaken for this needs assessment, MCI has found that MDGs 4, 5 and 6 can be accomplished in Mekelle, at relatively low cost--particularly when compared to the heavy financial burden of treating those suffering from the grave and debilitating diseases mentioned above. Public health Sub-Saharan Africa studies Public policy 6/2009 http://hdl.handle.net/10022/AC:P:8749 NNC NNC 2010-05-10 10:19:49 -0400 2011-11-08 15:05:05 -0500 1246 eng