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The results recorded in the prevention and control of TB, HIV, malaria and strengthening the health system With the support of 453 million US dollars from the Global Fund, are encouraging

Global Fund

The projects were carried out at a time when our country was facing various problems such as covid-19, various conflicts and drought, but it was possible to use the fund to achieve encouraging results. A workshop was held to expand the results obtained and solve the problems encountered in a sustainable manner.

The Ministry of Health, Regional Health Bureau and agency officials, support experts and other relevant stakeholders participated in the workshop.

Minister of Health, Dr. Mekdes Daba, discussed with the Director General of the World Health Organization, Dr. Tewodros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.

WHO

In their discussion, the World Health Organization has announced that it will support measures to strengthen human resources development, health financing, regular vaccination services, and to control malaria and cholera in Ethiopia.


Minister of Health Dr. Mekdes Daba stated that Ethiopia will work with the World Health Organization to ensure universal health coverage and further strengthen primary health care services.

A panel discussion was held at the 77th World Health Assembly being held in Geneva, on the threat posed by AMR( Anti Microbial Resistance) 

Dr. Mekdes Daba

Speaking at the forum, the Minister of Health, Dr. Mekdes Daba, said that Ethiopia is working on a strategy for the proper use of antibiotics and the prevention of AMR( anti Microbial Resistance).