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The "MedEDAfrica 2026" international conference, which focused on modernizing medical education in Africa and was hosted by Ethiopia in Addis Ababa for the past three days, concluded today.

At the closing ceremony, State Minister of Health Sahrela Abdulahi stated that strengthening medical education and building the capacity of health professionals is crucial to improving the quality and safety of health services. She noted that Ethiopia is undertaking numerous activities to increase the quality of training and the accessibility of professionals.

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.

Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh stated that Ethiopia is working with determination to shape the future of our continent through medical education and digital innovation.

Mr. Temesgen noted that our country is serving as a regional center of excellence by training health professionals from across Africa in its higher medical education institutions.

He added that, under the leadership of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, Ethiopia is preparing to become a model for the continent in artificial intelligence and digital innovation.