President Taye Says Health System Modernization Registering Results

Addis Ababa, November 10, 2025 (ENA) – President Taye Atske Selassie announced that efforts that were carried out out to modernize the health sector are yielding positive results. 

The President made the remarks during the launch of new digital apps at the Science Museum to boost public health today.

The Ministry of Health launched 'Teninete' mobile app, designed to streamline the supply and accessibility of medicines and general health services.

In addition, the Ministry also launched 'Lebbego' 952 free-hoteline for ambulance delivery, immediate health information and counseling.

President Taye emphasized that the work of treatments to full recovery has shown advancements.

The innovative digital tools are a direct result of these modernization efforts, the president said, emphasizing that they will empower citizens to receive swift, equitable, and high-quality healthcare.

He noted that the domestically developed applications are poised to significantly assist the health system, expressing his confidence that they will make a substantial contribution to the sector's overall efficacy.

Furthermore, President Taye underscored the importance of digital technology in healthcare, stating that it serves to bridge the challenge of life that lies in the state of sickness, under recovery, and healing processes, thereby ensuring marked progress.

The government is fully committed to providing the necessary support to sustain such successful initiatives, he confirmed.

Minister of Health, Dr. Mekdes Daba, on her part stated to reinforce the new systems, stressing that technology is critical to make healthcare services more accessible and efficient.

She elaborated that the technology platforms launched today are part of a broader strategy of the Ministry to overhaul health services for the populace.

Dr. Mekdes revealed that the idea for the 'Teninete' app originated from Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, with the specific goal of making medicines readily available to the public.

She added that the 'Lebbego' ambulance system and the 952 free hotline centre are expected to be pivotal in providing emergency health services.

 Dr. Mekdes stressed that collectively, the applications launched today are key a step towards transforming the entire health system.

The event was attended by a host of senior government officials.