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In his opening address to the conference, the Deputy Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, His Excellency Ato Temesgen Tiruneh, said that the victory achieved by the early Ethiopians in Adwa 130 years ago must be repeated today by ensuring the universal sovereignty of our people to protect their own health.

Dr. Mekdes briefed the delegation on the ongoing preparations, schedule, and related logistical matters for the assembly, expressing her delight that the World Health Organization selected Ethiopia to host the regional meeting.

For his part, Prof. Mohamed Janabi stated that after touring and evaluating the event arrangements, he observed that security, venue setup, and transport provisions are in excellent order. He also expressed full confidence that the conference will be conducted successfully.

The third annual workshop aims to strengthen national collaboration and create a shared learning network by bringing together senior officials from the health, finance, and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sectors from East and Southern Africa.

Minister of Health Dr. Mekdes Daba explained that the main objective of the workshop is to bring about a shared regional digital health vision capable of building a more equitable, resilient, and financially sustainable primary health care system.