Ethiopia is launching a second health investment plan to build an independent system The plan aims to build a sovereign health system driven by local financing, local production and national expertise, said Health Minister Dr. Makdes Daba, as reported by Sputnik Africa correspondent. Key details: The goal is to reduce vulnerability to external shocks and a drop in foreign funding by relying on local resources, professionals and data. It focuses on strengthening primary health services, reducing maternal and child mortality, and fighting communicable diseases such as malaria, tuberculosis and HIV, along with expanding mental health services. Priorities include expanding specialized services, improving drug and blood supplies, accelerating digital transformation, and rebuilding facilities damaged in the conflicts. The strategy aims to make the system resilient to epidemics, conflicts and climate change, while ensuring uninterrupted essential services. Subscribe to Sputnik Africa | X.

Ethiopia is launching a second health investment plan to build an independent system The plan aims to build a sovereign health system driven by local financing, local production and national expertise, said Health Minister Dr. Makdes Daba, as reported by Sputnik Africa correspondent. Key details: The goal is to reduce vulnerability to external shocks and a drop in foreign funding by relying on local resources, professionals and data. It focuses on strengthening primary health services, reducing maternal and child mortality, and fighting communicable diseases such as malaria, tuberculosis and HIV, along with expanding mental health services. Priorities include expanding specialized services, improving drug and blood supplies, accelerating digital transformation, and rebuilding facilities damaged in the conflicts. The strategy aims to make the system resilient to epidemics, conflicts and climate change, while ensuring uninterrupted essential services. Subscribe to Sputnik Africa | X.