Gov't Investing on Innovation and Technology to Ensure Quality Healthcare Services

Addis Ababa, March 5/2024 (ENA)  The Government of Ethiopia has been investing on innovation and technology infrastructure to ensure quality healthcare services, according to Ministry of Health.

In his keynote speech to the 8th National Healthcare Innovation and Quality Summit that opened today, Health State Minister Dr. Ayele Teshome said the number and type of innovation interventions implemented in Ethiopia have increased in recent years.

 

Not all, but some of these interventions were successful and have significantly improved the health system, he added.

According to him, innovations in medical technology, treatments and procedures are critical in improving quality and continuity of care.

Innovations such as digitization and automation in the health information system contribute significantly to identifying potential safety issues, preventing medical errors and ensuring accountability and learning opportunities.  

Furthermore, innovation can help to address healthcare disparities and promote equity by improving access to care for under-served population as well as overcome geographical barriers.

Dr. Ayele also noted that over the past ten years various reform programs have been carried and remarkable achievements obtained through innovation based solutions in the health sector.

Innovation and Technology State Minister Bayissa Bedada said on his part that science and technology and innovation play a crucial role in achieving 2030 sustainable development goals and Agenda 2063.   

 

The Government of Ethiopia has been carrying out various activities realizing that innovation contributes to national economy of the county, he stated.

Bayissa added that the government has also been tirelessly working on legal frameworks, infrastructural and human development that would enable the sector become competitive and effective.

On behalf of WHO Ethiopia Country Representative Dr. Dlamini, Dr. Bejoy Nambiar said the organization is committed to supporting the Ministry of Health in achieving strategic objectives of harnessing innovation for health systems quality, equity, and safety.

 

The three-day summit under the theme: "Promoting Health System Innovation to Enhance Healthcare Quality, Safety and Equity" has attracted various stakeholders from the country and other international organizations working on health.