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Minister of Health Dr. Mekdes Daba discussed government-to-government health matters with Dr. Mamadi Yilla, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the US Department of State.

Minister of Health Dr. Mekdes Daba stated that the governments of Ethiopia and the United States…

June 12, 2026
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Discussions were held on various health topics at the side events of the World Health Assembly held in Geneva, Switzerland

Discussions were held on various health topics in the presence of the Ethiopian delegation…

May 23, 2026
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Ethiopia and Barbados signed an agreement enabling them to work together in the health sector

Building on the foundation and framework laid by the leaders of the two countries to cooperate…

May 23, 2026
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The 79th World Health Assembly is being held in Geneva, Switzerland

The Ethiopian delegation, led by Health Minister Dr. Mekdes Daba, is participating in the 79th…

May 19, 2026
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"Ethiopia is strengthening health diplomacy by using international forums such as the World Health Assembly" - Health Minister Dr. Mekdes Daba 

The Ethiopian delegation, led by Health Minister Dr. Mekdes Daba, has arrived in Geneva,…

May 18, 2026
AI
Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed held a fruitful discussion with Dr. Jean Kassia, Director-General of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), regarding his new role as the African Union Champion for Artificial Intelligence (AI) an

During their discussion, they discussed various priorities, particularly the new role of the…

April 23, 2026