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The 156th session of the Executive Board of the World Health Organization, of which Ethiopia is a member, is currently underway in Geneva, Switzerland.

Addressing the forum, Minister of Health Dr. Mekdes Daba said that Ethiopia is committed to strengthening primary health care and building a strong health system.

The Minister added that efforts are being made to build a sustainable health system, increase domestic production of medical supplies, provide quality health services, and produce qualified health personnel.

Minister of Health Dr. Mekdes Daba, who mentioned that the Ministry of Health is working to ensure equitable access to health services for citizens; encouraged Wafid Medical to cooperate with health institutions in our country to provide citizens going to work in Gulf countries for medical examinations; She asked them to help ensure equitable access to health services being provided nationwide by expanding the institution's plans to hospitals in the regions in addition to the ones they have.

The Global Health Initiative Delegation, a coalition of development partners of the Ministry of Health, visited Motite Fura Primary Hospital, Hawela Tula Health Center, Qulba Health Center, and the Hawassa Branch of the Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Supply Service in the Sidama Region.