Ethiopia: Prime Minister Abiy Inaugurates State-of-the-Art Lafto Hospital in Addis Ababa

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Tuesday inaugurated the newly built Lafto Hospital, describing it as a major step toward transforming Ethiopia into a regional hub for advanced… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Highlights Health Gains At 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva

79th World Health Assembly is underway in Geneva, with Ethiopia taking part through a delegation led by Health Minister Dr. Mekdes Daba. Read more »

Ethiopia: A World Under Pressure, an Order in Transition

-The second week of May 2026 highlighted a global order under mounting strain as geopolitical competition, economic fragility, technological rivalry, climate shocks, and public… Read more »

Ethiopia: First Addis International Early Childhood Conference Opens, Spotlighting Child Dev't

The first Addis International Early Childhood Conference has officially opened in Addis Ababa, bringing together policymakers, development partners, and experts to shape the future… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia's 'Bounty of Basket' Program Key to Improving Nutrition, Food Self-Sufficiency, Says Former Deputy PM

Ethiopia's Bounty of the Basket (Yelemat Tirufat) initiative has become an increasingly important national effort to improve nutrition, expand domestic food production, and reduce… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Marks Scientific Breakthrough With Successful Marburg Vaccine Trial - Ministry

The Ministry of Health announced the successful completion of its first clinical trial for a Marburg virus vaccine. Read more »

Ethiopia: Deputy PM Highlights Health Sector Transformation in Amhara Region of Ethiopia

Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh has praised the ongoing transformation at the Amhara Regional Health Bureau, describing it as a reform effort driven not only by systems but… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ministry Distributes Solar Power Equipment and Motorcycles to Strengthen Cold Chain Systems, Health Service Delivery

The Ministry of Health has delivered solar power equipment and motorcycles to regional health offices to strengthen cold chain systems and health service delivery across Ethiopia. Read more »

Ethiopia: President Taye Hails Rotary International for Its Important Humanitarian Impact in Ethiopia

President Taye Atske Selassie has commended Rotary International for its long-standing humanitarian contributions, particularly in the areas of public health and support for… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia's MVD Triumph Symbol of Resilience, Leadership, and Global Responsibility - Dev't Partners

Development partners say Ethiopia's successful eradication of Marburg virus disease (MVD) reflects the country's resilience, leadership, and global responsibility. Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Marburg Eradication Proves Health System Resilience - House Speaker Tagesse Chafo

The successful containment and eradication of the Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) serve as a profound demonstration of Ethiopia's resilient health system and its burgeoning capacity to… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Declares Triumph Over Marburg Virus

The Ministry of Health officially announced today that Ethiopia has successfully eradicated Marburg Virus Disease from its borders, marking a historic milestone in the nation's… Read more »

East Africa: Ethiopia Targets Universal Hospital Digitalization By 2030 - Ministry of Health

The Ministry of health has affirmed that Ethiopia is aggressively modernizing its medical facilities to ensure every hospital in the country provides fully digitalized services by… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia, United States Sign $1.6 Billion Five-Year Health Cooperation Agreement

Ethiopia and the United States have signed a 1.6-billion USD five-year Health Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today. Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Boosts Resilient, Inclusive Healthcare, Says WHO Emergency Lead

Patrick Okumu Abok, Team Leader for Emergency Preparedness and Response at the World Health Organization (WHO) in Ethiopia, commended the country's ongoing efforts to build… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethio Telecom Advances Digital Healthcare Transformation in Ethiopia

Ethio telecom is spearheading Ethiopia's digital healthcare transformation through major technological initiatives designed to enhance access, efficiency, and quality of health… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Robust Primarily Healthcare System Significantly Evolving, Says Health State Minister

Ethiopia has one of the most robust community health programs that has evolved over many years, Health State Minister Dr. Dereje Duguma said at a two-day Validation Workshop on the… Read more »

Ethiopia: Addis Ababa's Transforming Healthcare

Recently, Addis Ababa inaugurated a newly constructed building with 320 beds for inpatient care at Zewditu Memorial Hospital, one of the city's most historic medical institutions.… Read more »

Africa: Surgery Central to Universal Health Coverage in Africa, Says Health Minister

Health Minister Dr. Mekdes Daba has called for government-led priorities, workforce motivation, and integrated, innovative solutions to transform surgical care across Africa. Read more »

Ethiopia: WHO Praises Ethiopia's Efforts to Improve Health Service Quality and Accessibility

The World Health Organization (WHO) has commended Ethiopia's notable activities aimed at improving the quality and expanding the accessibility of health services, stating they… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Participates in Health Works Leaders' Coalition Roundtable

Minister of Finance Ahmed Shide participated in the inaugural Health Works Leaders' Coalition Roundtable to advance Universal Health Coverage (UHC) program on the sidelines of the… Read more »

Africa: AU Urges African Communities to Embrace Communal Values for Mental Health

The African Union (AU) is calling on communities across the continent to prioritize holistic well-being, including economic security, social harmony, and health literacy, as the… Read more »

Africa: Africa CDC Launches Pooled Procurement to Bolster Local Pharmaceutical Industry

Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has launched a continent-wide pooled procurement system across all 55 African Union countries. Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Striving to Build an Internationally Competitive Health Sector

Ethiopia is working to establish a system that will enable it to build a health sector that is competitive not only in Africa but also internationally, House of People's… Read more »

Africa: Africa CDC Commends Ethiopia's Attainment of WHO Maturity Level 3

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has congratulated the Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority (EFDA) on achieving the World Health Organization (WHO)… Read more »