Africa-Press – Ethiopia. New innovation initiatives will be implemented to achieve universal health coverage in Ethiopia, Health Minister Dr. Mekdes Daba announced.
A three-day Global Health Innovation and Quality Summit held under the theme: “Leveraging Health Innovation towards Achieving Universal Health Coverage” has concluded.
On the occasion, Health Minister Dr. Mekdes Daba said Ethiopia has been implementing a health system based on equity.
She highlighted the significant progress in the health service sector and emphasized that this will continue through the application of new innovations.
The implementation of innovation-supported practices focused on accountability and people-centered services in the health sector will be reinforced.
The minister finally called upon the international community to strengthen its cooperation in supporting new innovation initiatives being implemented in the health sector.
Innovation and Technology Minister Bellete Molla, on his part, stated that the conference plays a crucial role in achieving a shared vision in the field of health innovation.
According to him, innovation is not a luxury but plays a key role in further strengthening health quality, accessibility, and safety.
Therefore, the Ministry of Innovation and Technology will continue intensifying innovation efforts that enhance the health sector.
Noting that Ethiopia has prepared a draft policy to encourage startups in all sectors, he added that this is encouraging for translating health sector startups into practical implementation.
Africa Center for Disease Control (Africa CDC) and Prevention Science and Innovation Director Dr. Mosoka Fallah stated that the African Union is undertaking various activities to enhance production capacity by utilizing the continent’s potential.
He commended Ethiopia’s research capacity in higher education institutions and its ongoing infrastructure investments, vowing that the Africa CDC will continue to strengthen its collaborative work with Ethiopia.
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