A Stanford Graduate School delegation met with Ethiopian Minister of Health Dr. Mekdes Daba to discuss efforts to improve the country’s health care system and health outcomes.

The delegation visited Ethiopia’s Pharmaceutical Supplies Services and other health care facilities to gain a first-hand understanding of the country’s health infrastructure.

Minister of Health Dr. Mekdes Daba discussed on-going health and nutrition programs with Action Against Hunger Ethiopia CEO Dr. Charles Oubah. Action Against Hunger is working on nutrition programs in six regions, namely Amhara, Tigray, Oromia, Gambella, Benishangul Gumuz and Somali, in 45 districts and four refugee camps.

A team of doctors from Turkey successfully performed 3 kidney transplants at St. Paul's Specialized Hospital.

It is worth noting that a delegation led by Turkish Ambassador to Ethiopia Berk Baran recently discussed with the Minister of Health Dr. Mekdes Daba about a project to establish an organ transplant center at St. Paul's Hospital. The team of medical professionals expressed their gratitude to the Minister for the kidney transplants they performed at St. Paul's Specialized Hospital.

Minister of Health Dr. Makdes Daba, along with other executives, visited the Myung-Sung Korean Hospital. On the occasion it has been explained to the visitors the plans to expand the services of Myung-Sung Medical Center (MMC). These include a heart center, a kidney transplant unit, and cancer, primary stroke, cardiac and emergency care facilities.

During the visit, the hospital’s CEO, Prof. Song Jeong Kim, presented in detail history, achievements and future plans of MMC.

A delegation led by the Turkish Ambassador to Ethiopia, Berk Baran, has submitted a project proposal to establish a transplant center in Ethiopia at St. Paul’s Hospital.

The project, which is being implemented with the support of the Turkish Transplant Foundation, the Turkish Cooperation Agency, and the International Transplant Network, will help expand the provision of cell, tissue, and organ transplant services in Ethiopia.

A delegation led by Cure Blindness Project CEO Kathleen Overbay met with State Minister of Health Dr. Dereje Duguma and senior officials from the Ministry of Health.

Dr. Dereje Duguma said that Cure Blindness Project is one of the organizations working with the Ministry of Health on eye care in Ethiopia; he said that the institution, especially the training of doctors is yielding great benefits in the sector.

The visit of WHO Deputy Director-General and Acting Regional Director for Africa, Chikwe Ihekweazu, was said to be instrumental in addressing the country’s various health challenges, and during their discussions, they discussed ways to improve Ethiopia’s overall health services.

The Ethiopian Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ESOG) held its 33rd Annual Conference under the theme "Every women, Every newborn for a healthy future: the role of ESOG" and presented the Emblematic Leadership Award to Minister of Health Dr. Mekdes Daba.

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.