Addis Ababa, November 27, 2023 (FBC) – Russia will help Ethiopia improve its epidemic preparedness capacity, Russian health agency Rospotrebnadzor says.

A delegation of the Russian Health Agency discussed with officials of the Ethiopian Health Ministry on potential areas of cooperation.

The delegation stated that Russia will also assist Ethiopia in the development of laboratories. Moreover, the two countries agreed to conduct joint scientific research, according to Rospotrebnadzor.

Addis Ababa, November 13, 2023 (FBC) – The establishment of the African Medicine Agency (AMA) is crucial to ensure access to quality medicines in a sustainable manner in the continent, according to Ministry of Health.

Health, Social, Development, Cultural and Sport Affairs Standing Committee of the House of Peoples’ Representatives held a discussion today with stakeholders on the draft proclamation of Treaty for the establishment of the African Medicines Agency.

The African countries adopted the treaty to establishing the Agency in 2019, which came into force in 2021.

Addis Ababa, November 7, 2023 (FBC) – Ethiopia’s Minister of Health, Lia Taddese highlighted her country’s efforts to replace pharmaceuticals and medical equipment with local products at the Second World Local Production Forum, organized by World Health Organization (WHO).

The Minister asserted her country’s efforts while chairing a panel discussion at the 2nd World Local Production Forum, under the theme “Enhancing access to medicines and other health technologies”.

Aiming to explore ways of enhancing locally manufactured pharmaceuticals in Africa, the panel discussion was held on the sidelines of the Forum. The event is being held from 6 to 8 November 2023, in The Hague, the Netherlands, according to the Ministry of Health.

Addis Ababa, November 2, 2023 (FBC) – Minister of Health, Lia Taddese, had a discussion on Wednesday with members of the parliament of Republic of Korean government.

During their meeting, the Minister and the Korean MPs discussed the existing and potential collaborations with the government of Republic of Korea through KOICA (Korea International Cooperation Agency), Korea Foundation for International Healthcare (KOFIH), Korea Exim bank and more on health system priorities of Ethiopia, like communicable diseases including hepatitis, NCD, nutrition, pandemic preparedness, human resource for health development and more.

Addis Ababa, October 30, 2023 (FBC) – The Ethiopian Minister of Health, Lia Tadesse, met and held a discussion with the president of Italy’s Lazio region, Francesco Roccaa.

According to the Embassy of Italy in Addis Ababa, their discussion focused to explore forms of collaboration in the medical-health sector and for the reconstruction of hospital infrastructures in conflict-ridden areas.

They also explored ways of other forms of cooperation in the economic and training fields between Ethiopia and companies in the Lazio region.

Addis Ababa, September 18, 2023 (FBC) – Malaria epidemic remains the leading cause of death in Africa particularly children, Ethiopia’s Health Minister, Lia Taddese remarked.

The 9th Pan-African Mosquito Control Association (PAMCA) Annual Conference and Exhibition opened today in Addis Ababa.

More than 1,000 participants have been attending 5-day global conference to discuss on ways to combat malaria in Africa.

In her virtual message she delivered to the conference, Health Minister Lia said the spread of malaria and related diseases in Africa are major public health predicaments noting that Malaria epidemic has been the leading cause of death in the continent particularly children.

Addis Ababa, September 8, 2023 (FBC) – The Ethiopian Health Minister, Dr. Lia Tadesse stated that the International Conference on Primary Health Care 2023 (ICPHC2023) held in Addis Ababa has been an extraordinary experience, marking a significant step towards a healthier future.

“We express our sincere appreciation to the organizers, attendees, speakers, collaborating organizations and sponsors for their steadfast support and commitment in making this conference an enormous success,”

Dr. Lia called for joint efforts to guarantee accessible, quality, affordable and enduring primary healthcare for everyone, working together side by side.

Addis Ababa, September 6, 2023 (FBC) – Community engagement is fundamental to Primary Health Care (PHC), Dr. Lia Taddese, the Minister of Health – Ethiopia, said in her opening remarks at the International Conference on Primary Health Care (ICPHC).

The International Conference on Primary Health Care 2023 (ICPHC2023) is being held from September 5 to 7 under the theme: “Resilient Primary Health Care: The Foundation of Universal Health Coverage in the Era of Sustainable Development Goals”.

It is learned that the Conference has brought together more than 500 registrants from 50 countries to discuss how countries are moving forward on Primary Health Care in midst of all the crises that the world is facing.

Addis Ababa, August 30, 2023 (FBC) – State Minister of Health, Dr. Dereje Duguma, held a discussion with Dr. Christopher Elias, President of the International Development Program of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

State Minister of Health, Dr. Dereje Duguma, who is leading the Ethiopian delegation in the 73rd World Health Organization’s regional committee Meeting in Gaborone, Botswana, held a discussion with Dr. Christopher Elias, President of the International Development Program of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

In their discussion, Dr. Dereje explained to the President of the International Development Program of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation the outstanding results that Ethiopia has achieved in reducing maternal and child mortality and disease prevention and control over the past years.

Addis Ababa, August 30, 2023 (FBC) – Ethiopia and Pakistan are mulling further cooperation in the health sector, especially in the areas of academic and research collaboration.

To this end, a six-member Ethiopian delegation together with Jemal Beker, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ethiopia to Pakistan met with senior officials of the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination of Pakistan as well as related parastatals and public sector universities.

The delegation, led by Dr. Abdulahi Hussein, Vice President of Ethiopia’s Jigjiga University, paid a visit to the Ministry of National Health Services and met with Director General Health Dr. Baseer Achakzai to discuss cooperation.