Africa-Press – Ethiopia. Vice President of Ethiopia’s ruling Prosperity Party and Head of the Democratic System Building Center with the rank of Deputy Prime Minister, Adem Farah, revealed that the government of Ethiopia has made significant investments in primary health care.
Adem made the remark in his speech delivered at the 2nd Africa–Caribbean Health Ministers’ Meeting, that has been is kicked off today in Addis Ababa under the theme “Forward Together: One Voice, One Future.”
Speaking on Ethiopia’s commitment in the health sector, he said the country stands as a testament to what is possible when political will is aligned with strategic action.
“Over the years, we have made remarkable progress in improving maternal, neonatal, and child health. Maternal mortality declined from 871 per 100,000 live births in 2000 to 195 in the latest data.
Similarly, neonatal mortality declined from 39 per 1,000 live births in 2000 to 26 in 2022. These numbers are not mere statistics; they represent lives saved, families strengthened, and a more secure future.
They are the result of sustained government commitment, investment in healthcare infrastructure, expanded access to essential services, and the development of a skilled workforce dedicated to quality care at both the community and facility levels.
He noted that at the heart of this progress lies a strong primary health care system. Ethiopia’s approach underscores the critical role of primary services as the foundation of universal health coverage.
The government has made significant investments in primary health care, including the construction of 17,000 community health posts to ensure healthcare reaches even the most remote areas, more than 450 primary hospitals, and 4,000 health centers, expanding access to essential services.
A community-based health insurance system now covers 80 percent of the population and will soon be strengthened by the launch of social health insurance, ensuring financial protection for millions.
Adem added that Ethiopia is implementing people-centered, process-optimized, and system-targeted health service delivery to build a sustainable and resilient health system.
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