Addis Ababa, March 15, 2021 (Walta) – A delegation led by the Health Minister, Dr. Lia Tadesse visited health facilities, held discussions with interim administration officials, and met with IDPs in Tigray.
Dr. Lia, State Minister of Health, Seharala Abdullahi, and officials of the ministry visited Mekele General Hospital and displaced people.
According to the Ministry, the visit focuses on strengthening the health services in Tigray and ensures the people have access to essential health services.
The delegation also held discussions with the Tigray Regional State Interim Administration Health Bureau and experts from MOH and Ethiopia Public Health Institute working in the region on emergency response.
They deliberated on the status of the ongoing efforts to restore and strengthen essential health services, positive developments as well as the challenges and gaps in terms of delivering essential health services to the community and to IDPs, it was noted.
During the meeting, Dr. Lia pointed that coordination with other sectors and partners needs to be strengthened. Dr. Lia further noted the ongoing HR support, medical supplies, equipment, and financial support will continue.
Dr. Fasika Amdeslassie, Head of the Interim Administration’s health bureau, for her part, stated that the ongoing support from the Ministry of Health is commendable and asked it be continued and strengthened.
The Ministry of Health would like to take this opportunity to thanks Partners, various sections of the community locally and abroad for supporting the government’s efforts to ensure all people have access to essential health services, and calls for strengthened support and coordination between all sectors.