Teachers’ body asks for free healthcare and other benefits

The Ethiopian Teachers’ Association (ETA) has appealed to the Ministry of Education for greater support for university teachers and their families, requesting access to free healthcare at university hospitals and a hardship allowance, writes Sisay Sahlu for The Reporter.

A recent letter to the ministry, signed by association president Yohannes Benti (PhD), highlights that while Ethiopia’s public universities operate teaching hospitals that serve both as educational research and community health centres, university teachers are still required to pay for their own healthcare at these facilities.

The association argues that this policy is unjust and demoralising for educators who play a crucial role in advancing education and providing public service. Its appeal includes additional demands for a housing allowance and a hardship allowance, citing that teachers face considerable financial challenges and often work in difficult conditions.
Full report on The Reporter site