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.
In her opening remarks, Minister of Health Dr. Mekdes Daba explained that the forum is a platform for African ministers to exchange experiences and reach consensus on how to work together; she explained that the conference focused primarily on reproductive health issues.
