Nation Makes Tangible Progress in Health by Utilizing Innovation: Ministry of Health

Addis Ababa, June 25, 2025 (ENA)— Ethiopia has made significant strides in the health sector by leveraging innovation, according to Ministry of Health.

Addressing the three-day Global Health Innovation and Quality Summit underway in Addis Ababa under the theme "Leveraging Health Innovation towards Achieving Universal Health Coverage," Health State Minister Saharla Abdullahi noted that Ethiopia has achieved substantial results in the health sector by preventing and treating diseases.

She cited tangible improvements in maternal and child health, vaccination coverage, malaria prevention and response, among other areas.

 

Innovation has played a significant role in Ethiopia's tangible achievements within the health sector, according to the state minister.

She explained that efforts have been made to ensure accessible healthcare for all through artificial intelligence, telemedicine, and health extension programs.

A health equity-focused policy has led to the expansion of health infrastructure, human resource development, and other tangible changes.

Saharla affirmed that innovation-driven work will continue to be strengthened in the future.

On his part, World Health Organization (WHO) Representative to Ethiopia Dr. Owen Kaluwa underscored the crucial role of innovation in making health services accessible to everyone.

Dr. Kaluwa noted that Ethiopia is fostering a culture of innovation by supporting its health sector through research and technology, and he assured that the WHO would continue to strengthen its collaboration.

 

 WHO is also collaborating with Ethiopia on maternal health, malaria, and other national health programs, the representative stated.

Innovation and Technology State Minister Baysa Bedada stated that innovation plays a crucial role in ensuring quality, accessibility, and equity in the health sector.

 

Ministry of Innovation and Technology is undertaking a variety of strategic, multi-faceted activities, in collaboration with Ministry of Health, to support the sector with technology, he added.

 

 The summit, jointly organized by Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization, is the first of its kind to be held in Ethiopia, it was learned.