Ethiopia's Minister of Health, Dr. Mekdes Daba, has announced a strong commitment to improving the nation's health sector through the robust implementation of innovative practices. Her remarks came as the International Health Innovation and Quality Summit, a three-day event held in Addis Ababa under the theme "Innovation for Universal Health Coverage," concluded.
During her address at the summit, Dr. Mekdes highlighted that the discussions significantly focused on people-centered approaches, leading to the emergence of "excellent ideas" within the health sector. She noted that the forum successfully generated crucial and problem-solving concepts specifically tailored to benefit healthcare in Ethiopia.
The Minister underscored the vital need to improve the health sector by actively supporting innovative initiatives. She stressed the importance of raising public awareness regarding these efforts to foster broader community engagement. Dr. Mekdes also emphasized the necessity of developing innovation systems rooted in equity and accessibility, ensuring they encompass citizens in rural areas. Looking ahead, Dr. Mekdes revealed that the Ministry of Health will collaborate with the Ministry of Innovation and Technology to build a healthcare system founded on principles of quality and equity. She concluded by reiterating that the health sector's success hinges on the collective cooperation of all citizens, urging everyone to lend their support.