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World Health Organization
A Delegation from the World Health Organization led by Prof. Mohamed Janabi discussed with Minister of Health Dr. Mekdes Daba, the preparations for the 76th WHO Regional Committee for Africa (RC76) meeting to be held in Addis Ababa

Dr. Mekdes briefed the delegation on the ongoing preparations, schedule, and related logistical…

August 21, 2026
Consultation Forum
The 3rd East and Southern Africa Health Leaders’ Consultation Forum has commenced in Addis Ababa under the theme, "Navigating New Horizon: Harnessing Digital Health for Stronger Primary Healthcare Systems." 

The third annual workshop aims to strengthen national collaboration and create a shared learning…

July 09, 2026
MedEDAfrica 2026
The African Medical Education Conference "MedEDAfrica 2026" has begun in Addis Ababa

Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh stated that Ethiopia is working with determination to…

July 06, 2026
Dr Mekdes Daba
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
#WHA79
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
#WHA79
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