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A delegation of investors led by Mo Chen, CEO of Shenzhen Chanyuan Network Information Technology Company, met with the Minister of Health, Dr. Mekdes Daba.

The purpose of the meeting was to specifically focus on the digitalization of the health sector, smart medical devices, and pharmaceutical supply.

Noting that the Ethiopian government is implementing reforms in all sectors, Health Minister Dr. Mekdes Daba explained that it is more convenient than ever to work together on the digitalization of the health sector.

Dr. Mekdes, who appreciated the Global Fund’s support, especially in the prevention of diseases such as HIV, TB, and malaria; called on the Global Fund to continue its support for efforts to improve primary health services and the overall health system. She expressed gratitude for the support the Global Fund is providing to Ethiopia.

The State Minister of Health, Dr. Dereje Duguma, who led the visit, said in his message that the purpose of the visit was to observe the medical services that the Global Fund has been supporting since 2003 in TB, HIV, malaria, and health system strengthening activities at the Del Fre Health Center, and to observe the changes that the Global Fund is making in the provision of services at health institutions and to create a common understanding on the conditions for continuing the eighth cycle of support.