Addis ababa: The World Health Organization (WHO) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with Ethiopia to support the country's efforts in delivering quality and accessible health services.
According to Ethiopian News Agency, Owen Kaluwa, the WHO Representative to Ethiopia, commended Ethiopia's ongoing efforts to enhance its health service system. He highlighted Ethiopia as a leading country in adopting innovation to support its journey toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Kaluwa emphasized that the nation is working deliberately to incorporate various innovations into its national health system transformation.
The representative noted that various programs being implemented in the country aim at improving service quality, patient safety, and access to healthcare through the integration of technology. He further stated that innovation and technological advancement are key to achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, particularly the goal of universal health coverage. Ethiopia, he said, is among the countries actively adopting technological and innovative solutions to improve health service delivery.
WHO is committed to working closely with Ethiopia to harness the potential of the Fourth Technological Revolution, particularly in areas such as artificial intelligence and digital health, to drive innovation in the health sector. Kaluwa added that they have partnered with Ethiopia on several initiatives aimed at accelerating UHC, including strategies to tackle antimicrobial resistance and improve healthcare quality.
According to him, the Organization is supporting Ethiopia's strategies to ensure high-quality, safe, and accessible health services and noted that WHO will continue to collaborate in expanding the implementation of innovative solutions to enhance service delivery and reach more communities. Strengthening partnerships and effectively utilizing innovation outcomes are crucial for improving health service quality and achieving universal access, he concluded.