Chinese companies and investors have expressed interest in working together in Ethiopia’s health sector.
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.
Minister of Health Dr. Mekdes Daba met with a delegation led by Global Fund Executive Director Peter Sands to discuss health financing and disease prevention
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.
Global Fund leaders and members, along with senior leaders from the Ministry of Health and the Addis Ababa Health Bureau, visited various medical service units at the Del Fre Health Center.
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.
The African Union Development Agency-NEPAD Ministerial Forum was held under the theme “Accelerating Universal Health Coverage and Harnessing Africa’s Demographic Potential with a Focus on Reproductive Health”.
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.
Ethiopia is committed to building a strong and resilient health system in partnership with all stakeholders. Minister of Health Dr. Mekdes Daba
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.