In June 2024, the Global Health Security Conference (GHS2024) held in Sydney, Australia, brought together thought leaders, policymakers, and health professionals from around the world to discuss the pressing issues of global health security. Among the attendees was the Executive Director of MERQ Consultancy, Dr. Alula Teklu, who, attending for the first time actively participated...

MERQ Consultancy has been entrusted with conducting the baseline assessment for the USAID Empowered Communities for Health Activity (USAID-ECA), a four-year project led by Project HOPE in collaboration with a consortium of international and local organizations. This project is focused on enhancing Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health and Nutrition (RMNCAH-N) outcomes by empowering...

MERQ Consultancy has been selected to lead the baseline assessment for the USAID Lowland Health Activity (LHA), which is a key initiative aimed at reducing maternal and infant mortality in Ethiopia. This five-year project, beginning in 2024, is spearheaded by EngenderHealth in collaboration with a consortium of local and international organizations. USAID Lowland Health Activity...

Akazi Kanoze (AK) Activity was a USAID-funded initiative that ran from 2009 to 2014, aimed at equipping young Rwandans aged 14-35, who left school prematurely without a diploma, with the necessary skills and training to secure or create meaningful employment for sustainable livelihoods. Implemented by the Education Development Centre, the project reached over 21,000 youth...

MERQ Consultancy, in collaboration with UNICEF ESARO, employs advancedepidemiological methodologies and expertise to address critical public healthchallenges. Over recent months, our focus has been on enhancing vaccine coverageby conducting an in-depth Zero-Dose (ZD) child immunization analysis in Easternand Southern Africa. This initiative underscores our role as a pivotal partner inpublic health interventions. The objectives of...

Creative Associates International (CAI) is currently engaged in a four-year USAID-funded Civic Engagement Project, aimed at enhancing inclusive governance and empowering citizens. This project, known as the Ethiopia Civic Engagement Project, strives to augment the collective capability of civic and community-based actors to participate in policy research, advocacy, discussion, and collective action for peaceful, democratic...

USAID is spearheading a transformative initiative aimed at bolstering positive youth development (PYD) across the globe. Central to this initiative is the Integrated Youth Activity (IYA) – Kefeta project, a groundbreaking program being implemented in Ethiopia through a collaboration between Amref Health Africa and a consortium of international and local partners. Spanning a five-year duration,...

MERQ Consultancy, contracted by Women in Global Health (WGH), to undertake the first of its kind research endeavour aimed at exploring the dynamics of gender integration within the supply chain workforce in Ethiopia. This comprehensive study is designed to uncover the key facilitators and obstacles to gender integration in this critical sector. Through meticulous research...

Akazi Kanoze (AK) Activity was a USAID-funded five-year (2009-2014) project designed to help young Rwandans aged 14-35, who had left school prematurely without a diploma gain the skills and training they need to find or create meaningful employment for sustainable livelihoods. The project which was implemented by the Education Development Centre, served more than 21,000...

The COVID-19 pandemic and armed conflicts in Ethiopia has led to long school closures that resulted in the country experiencing some of the highest learning losses globally. School closures exacerbated educational inequities and contributed to increased student dropouts. Recovering the lost learning requires substantial investments and interventions to help students catch up academically and continue...