Addis Ababa, April 28, 2026 (FMC) – Ethiopia has made significant strides across education, healthcare, labor, social affairs, and cultural sectors, government ministers reported at a national consultative forum attended by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.

The forum, organized under the theme “Social Development for Nation Building,” reviewed the achievements of the past eight years and set the agenda for continued progress.

Education reforms were outlined by Education Minister Prof. Berhanu Nega, who said the sector has been transformed from one characterized by poor infrastructure, teacher shortages, limited pre-primary access, and weak standards.

Prof. Berhanu highlighted the introduction of a new curriculum, mass textbook distribution, comprehensive teacher training programs, expansion of pre-primary education, higher education reforms, ICT integration, and strengthened national examination integrity.

Addis Ababa, April 28, 2026 (FMC) – A consultative forum on social development has opened in Addis Ababa under the theme “Social Development for Nation Building,” bringing together stakeholders to review Ethiopia’s progress in the social sector.

The forum, held in the presence of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, is assessing major achievements recorded over recent years, with a particular focus on developments over the past eight years.

According to information from the Office of the Prime Minister, the discussions cover key sectors including education, health, skills-based job creation, culture, arts and sports, as well as women’s and social affairs.

The platform is expected to provide a comprehensive review of outcomes and reforms, contributing to broader national efforts aimed at strengthening social development and advancing nation building.

Addis Ababa, April 24, 2026 (FMC) – Ethiopia’s Health Minister, Dr. Mekdes Daba, said dermatology and venereology are among the top priorities in the country’s health system.

The 5th African Society of Dermatology and Venereology Congress (ASDV) is underway in Addis Ababa from

The congress has drawn professionals from more than 30 countries, along with governmental and non-governmental organizations, and aims to explore ways of strengthening collaboration in the field and exchanging professional experience.

In her opening remarks, Minister Mekdes Daba said the country’s health sector is undergoing a deep and deliberate transformation, with a focus on strengthening primary health care and expanding access to specialized services.

“If we’re not connecting primary health care to specialized and high-level care, we cannot close the loop in the care that we want to deliver in dermatology and venereology,” she said.

Addis Ababa, April 24, 2026 (FMC) – Ethiopia’s sustained reforms in digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and digital health since 2018 have reshaped the country’s governance architecture and innovation ecosystem through a structured national development agenda aimed at embedding technology into public administration, service delivery, and long-term economic modernization.

These reforms have unfolded through a phased national framework, beginning with Digital Ethiopia 2025, which established foundational digital infrastructure and governance systems, and continuing under the Digital Ethiopia 2030 strategy, which expands the scope of transformation toward deeper integration of digital technologies, innovation systems, and emerging technologies across all sectors of development.

Within this long-term transformation process, Ethiopia has advanced the rollout of e-government systems,

Addis Ababa, April 4, 2026 (FMC) — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has inaugurated a state-of-the-art research complex, describing it as a major milestone in advancing Ethiopia’s scientific ecosystem and broader continental ambitions.

The newly inaugurated facility, built within the Armauer Hansen Research Institute (AHRI), is designed to serve not only as critical infrastructure but also as a center of excellence aimed at supporting a self-sustaining and healthier future for the country, the Prime Minister said in a pist on his social media pages.

According to the Prime Minister, the complex houses 40 laboratories alongside advanced genomics and bioinformatics platforms. It also includes a bioequivalence center that will play a key role in certifying the quality and efficacy of medicines produced domestically.

He noted that the facility will contribute to strengthening health emergency preparedness and response systems, while enabling the translation of research into policy and innovation into practical solutions.

Addis Ababa, March 27, 2026 (FMC) — Addis Ababa, often referred to as the capital of global diplomacy, has been selected to host the 5th International Public Health Conference in Africa, reinforcing its status as a leading destination for major international events.

Ethiopia’s State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Berhanu Tsegaye, held productive preliminary discussions today with a delegation led by Jean Kaseya, Director General of Africa CDC, focusing on preparations for the upcoming conference.

In recognizing Ethiopia’s strong hosting capacity and renowned hospitality, Africa CDC chose Addis Ababa as the venue for this major international gathering, which is expected to attract over 30,000 participants in person.

Ambassador Berhanu reaffirmed the Government’s full commitment to collaborating with all stakeholders to ensure the successful organization of the conference, highlighting the strategic importance Ethiopia places on this milestone event.

Addis Ababa, January 26, 2026 (FMC) — Development partners have hailed Ethiopia’s successful eradication of the Marburg virus disease (MVD) as a powerful demonstration of national resilience, decisive leadership, and responsible global citizenship.

Addressing the National Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Review Forum in Addis Ababa, Professor Francis Chisaka Kasolo, World Health Organization (WHO) Representative to Ethiopia, congratulated the Government and people of Ethiopia on reaching the milestone.

He said the achievement stands as a defining symbol of resilience and leadership, expressing hope that it would inspire the continued strengthening of safer and more responsive health systems capable of confronting future challenges.

Addis Ababa, January 26, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia’s Ministry of Health (MoH) has officially announced that the Marburg virus disease outbreak, which emerged in mid-November 2025, has been fully brought under control.

A national consultative forum was held today to formally declare Ethiopia’s achievements in the rapid response, containment, and management of public health emergencies, with a particular focus on the successful control of the Marburg virus.

The event brought together senior government officials and partners, including Speaker of the House of People’s Representatives Tagese Chafo, regional chief administrators, Minister of Health Dr. Mekdes Daba, and representatives of partner institutions.

Addressing the gathering, Dr. Mekdes underscored that Ethiopia is intensifying efforts to expand access to health services, anchored in prevention, early detection, and effective treatment. She noted that sustained investments are being made to build a strong and epidemic-resilient health system, yielding tangible and measurable outcomes.

Addis Ababa, December 28, 2025 (FMC) — The Ministry of Health has officially commenced the delivery of life-saving medicines and vaccines by drone to areas at risk of the Marburg virus, marking a significant advancement in the country’s epidemic response.

The initiative, implemented in collaboration with the Information Network Security Administration (INSA), began in Dassanech Woreda, located in the South Ethiopia regional state. It forms part of the Ministry’s rapid response strategy aimed at curbing the spread of the virus and safeguarding residents in remote and hard-to-reach locations.

According to the Ministry of Health, the drone-assisted vaccine distribution in Dassanech Woreda was successfully completed today, achieving delivery in mere minutes—a task that previously took several hours by road due to the challenging terrain.

Addis Ababa, December 23, 2025 (FMC) — The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and the Government of the United States signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) worth 1.616 billion United States dollars on Tuesday, formalizing expanded cooperation in Ethiopia’s health sector. The agreement was signed at a ceremony held at the Ministry of Finance.

The MoU reaffirms the long-standing partnership between the two governments through a five-year grant framework aimed at enhancing disease prevention, strengthening public health systems, and improving the resilience of Ethiopia’s health sector.

Under the agreement, the United States Government committed up to 1.016 billion USD in grant financing, alongside an additional 150 million USD in performance-based grants. The funds will be channeled through government systems to support Ethiopia’s national health priorities over the coming years.

Addis Ababa, December 11, 2025 (FMC) — Ethiopia’s Ministry of Health, in collaboration with development partners, has relaunched the Joint Coordination Forum (JCF) to accelerate the implementation of the country’s Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (RMNCH) Compact and reinforce long-term, sustainable health financing.

Opening the revitalized forum today, Health Minister Dr. Mekdes Daba said the renewed platform marks “a new era of cooperation that is transparent, predictable, and grounded in shared responsibility.”

She emphasized that the JCF remains essential for strategic dialogue, shared learning, and effective alignment among all actors in the health sector.

Addis Ababa, November 6, 2025 (FMC) – Ethiopia has created the capacity to produce critical medicines not previously manufactured anywhere in Africa, positioning the country to meet domestic demand and supply the wider African pharmaceutical market, the Qilinto Special Economic Zone announced.

This initiative is part of Ethiopia’s broader strategy to strengthen local pharmaceutical production. Local companies have been authorized to operate within the Qilinto Special Economic Zone, where facilities now produce medicines, diagnostic tools, medical equipment, and pharmaceutical packaging for market distribution.

Dr. Tadesse Teferi, President of the Ethiopian Pharmaceuticals & Medical Supplies Manufacturing Association (EPMSMA), told Fana Media Corporation that several factories are already operational, while others have completed construction and are preparing to begin production. Additional pharmaceutical plants are under development, he added.

Addis Ababa, November 10, 2025 (FMC) – Ethiopia’s Ministry of Health has launched a new mobile application, Teninete, designed to improve access to medicines and expand public health information services as part of the country’s ongoing digital health transformation.

The launch took place at the opening of the Digital Health Conference and Exhibition held at the Addis Ababa Science Museum. President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Taye Aske-Selassie, officially inaugurated the conference and announced the rollout of the Teninete app.

In his remarks on the occasion, President Taye highlighted that the government’s efforts to modernize health services are already showing tangible results. “Effective work has been done not only to prevent diseases but also to treat them,” he said, emphasizing that the newly introduced digital tools will enable citizens to receive efficient, equitable, and high-quality health services.

Addis Ababa, November 6, 2025 (FMC) — The Pan African Surgical Healthcare Forum opened in Addis Ababa yesterday, bringing together health experts, educators, and policymakers from across the continent to explore sustainable pathways for advancing surgical healthcare in Africa.

Held under the theme “From National Surgical Healthcare Policy to Practice — Expanding Africa’s Multidisciplinary Surgical Workforce: What Works in Africa?”, the three-day forum focuses on innovations, financing, and strategic partnerships to build a robust and equitable surgical workforce.

Dr. Elubabor Buno, Lead Executive Officer for Medical Services at Ethiopia’s Ministry of Health, said that integrating advanced technologies and research into healthcare systems is key to improving service delivery and patient outcomes across the continent.

Addis Ababa, November 6, 2025 (FMC) — Ethiopia’s Minister of Health, Dr. Mekdes Daba, has underscored that surgical care must be at the heart of Africa’s pursuit of Universal Health Coverage (UHC), calling for bold, government-led actions and innovative approaches to transform the continent’s surgical systems.

Speaking at the opening of the Pan African Surgical Healthcare Forum (PASHeF) in Addis Ababa on Wednesday, Dr. Mekdes stressed that surgery is not a peripheral service but a core component of comprehensive health care. She urged African governments to align surgical priorities with national development agendas to ensure that services meet the real needs of communities.

Despite persistent challenges, the Minister noted encouraging post-pandemic progress, particularly the growing recognition of surgical care as a key pillar of health system resilience. She called for stronger infrastructure and investment in modern facilities to ensure lasting improvements.