Wafid Fast-Track Accreditation for Ethiopian Hospital and Medical Centers

The Ministry of Health in partnership with Ministry of Labour & Skills , as well as other key stakeholders and the Wafid Program is pleased to announce an accreditation process for Ethiopian Hospitals and medical centers. This initiative is designed to enhance the capacity of health facilities eligible to participate in the Wafid Program for Expatriate Workers Health Screening.

Ethiopian Minister of Health Meets Austrian Ambassador to Discuss Health Sector Collaboration

Dr. Mekdes Daba

H.E. Dr. Mekdes, Ethiopia’s Minister of Health, met with Dr. Simone Knapp, the Austrian Ambassador, to explore avenues for deeper cooperation in the health sector. Highlighting the long-standing partnership between the two nations, Dr. Knapp expressed Austria’s interest in expanding this relationship.

Expanding fistula treatment, which is being provided in only four regions; A discussion was held to increase the reach of the service

Dr. Mekdes Daba

Minister of Health, Dr. Mekdes Daba and the Founder and CEO of Healing Hands of Joy, Allison Shigo held a discussion to increase the reach of the service by expanding fistula treatment, which is being provided only in four regions.

Ethiopia pays attention to reducing the harm caused by drug-adapted bacteria, said Health Minister Dr. Mekdes Daba. 

Dr. Mekdes Daba

 At the 79th General Assembly of the United Nations, which is being held at the United Nations Headquarters, the Minister of Health, Dr. Mekdes Daba; stated that Ethiopia is working to reduce the damage caused by drug-adapted bacteria.

Ethiopia was recognized for its excellent results in the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases

Dr Mekdes Daba

At the 79th General Assembly of the United Nations, which is being held at the United Nations headquarters in New York; The United Nations Task Force on Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases (NCD) has presented an award to the Ethiopian Ministry of Health.

It is recognized that Ethiopia is able to carry out integrated non-communicable disease prevention and control activities and provide community-based services; In particular, it is stated that it is for the results achieved in preventing cervical cancer.