PM Abiy Hosts 500+ African Medical Professionals in Addis Ababa Dinner

Addis Ababa, May 24, 2026 —Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed hosted a dinner this evening for more than 500 African medical professionals, including 128 Rwandan physicians currently pursuing advanced specialty training in Ethiopia.

“This evening, I broke bread with 128 fellow Rwandan medical practitioners pursuing specialty training in Ethiopia, alongside more than 400 colleagues from across Africa,” Prime Minister Abiy wrote on his social media channels.

 

The gathering highlighted Ethiopia’s expanding role as a regional hub for medical education and specialized clinical training, bringing together practitioners committed to strengthening healthcare systems across the continent.

Addressing the attendees, the Prime Minister commended their dedication to advancing healthcare delivery and cultivating the next generation of African medical leadership.

He noted that the physicians represent a growing community of African specialists working to build the expertise and excellence needed to meet the continent’s evolving healthcare demands.

 

The event also underscored the importance of intra-African collaboration in developing sustainable, homegrown medical expertise capable of addressing Africa’s long-term healthcare priorities and reinforcing regional self-reliance in the health sector.