The Ministry of Health has distributed over 16 million birr worth of medicines and medical equipment to various health facilities in Tigray region through the Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Supply Agency. The medicines and medical supplies were delivered to hospitals and health centers in Mekelle, Adigrat and Shire towns,transported by a total of 9 trucks .
Health Extension and Primary Health Service
The health Extension program and primary health care directorate are one of the directorates under the program wing in the Federal Ministry of Health. The main roles and responsibilities of the directorate are ensuring the realization of universal health coverage through support and follow-up of primary health care activities by developing the necessary guidelines and strategies as well as giving the necessary support to all regions in Ethiopia.