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Dr. Mekdes said that Canada is one of the countries with which Ethiopia has established strong friendship; she stated that the friendship between the two countries has been and will continue to be strengthened.

Among the issues discussed by Minister of Health Dr. Mekdes Daba with Canadian Ambassador Joshua Tabeh were increasing domestic production of medicines and vaccines, implementing electronic medical record in health institutions, digitizing the health sector, and modernizing and expanding access to primary health care services.

In her speech at the signing ceremony, the Minister of Health, Dr. Mekdes Daba, stressed that the agreement signed will help strengthen NEPAD’s footprint in Ethiopia, support health systems and improve access to safe, effective and affordable health services.

Minister of Health Dr. Mekdes Daba held a meeting with a delegation from USAID Washington, CDC Atlanta, and Ethiopia PEPFAR to discuss the sustainability of HIV prevention and control efforts in Ethiopia.