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Minister of Health Dr. Mekdes Daba visited Jimma University Hospital expansion projects and service delivery

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Health Minister Dr. Mekdes Daba visited the expansion projects of Jimma University Hospital in Jimma city and the administration building which is nearing completion. The building will include a high-capacity data center and will be fully completed by next year.

Dr. Mekdes also toured the hospital's cancer center, research laboratory, intensive care unit, and other expansion projects.

The results recorded in the prevention and control of TB, HIV, malaria and strengthening the health system With the support of 453 million US dollars from the Global Fund, are encouraging

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The projects were carried out at a time when our country was facing various problems such as covid-19, various conflicts and drought, but it was possible to use the fund to achieve encouraging results. A workshop was held to expand the results obtained and solve the problems encountered in a sustainable manner.

The Ministry of Health, Regional Health Bureau and agency officials, support experts and other relevant stakeholders participated in the workshop.