Ethiopia launched the Global Health Innovation & Quality Summit 2025, a milestone three-day event being held in Addis Ababa from June 25–27. The summit, under the theme “Leveraging Health Innovation Towards Achieving Universal Health Coverage,” has drawn global experts, policymakers, innovators, and development partners to explore how technology and system innovation can accelerate healthcare equity and access.
National Leadership at the Forefront
Opening the summit, H.E. Ms. Shearla Abdullahi, State Minister of Health, emphasized Ethiopia’s commitment to scaling health innovations as part of its drive toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC). She highlighted the country’s progress in digital health, AI, and public health infrastructure.
Other distinguished guests include:
H.E. Dr. Bayissa Bedada, State Minister at the Ministry of Innovation and Technology
Dr. Owen Kaluwa, WHO Country Representative for Ethiopia
Ms. Mariko Kagoshima, Deputy Representative, UNICEF Ethiopia
Dr. Abas Hassen, Executive Officer for Health Systems Innovation and Quality, Ministry of Health
Key Themes and Summit Agenda
The summit’s agenda is built around practical ways to transform health innovations into action, with sessions including:
. Building Sustainable Health Innovation Ecosystems
. Health Innovation as a Pathway to Quality Healthcare
. AI in Healthcare: Experiences from LMICs
. Enhancing Healthcare Quality Through Health Tech
. From Code to Care: Tech Solutions Advancing Quality and Equity
. Beyond the Prototype: Scaling Innovation for System-wide Change
. Catalyzing Change: System Innovation for Sustainable Impact
. Research & Quality Improvement (QI) Projects
Innovation Spotlight: Pitching Session
A dedicated innovation pitching session showcased three standout projects:
1. Afrimed – Reimagining Wellness for African Migrants
By Mr. Natnael Dechassa
A digital platform offering culturally sensitive wellness services to African migrants through a unified, connected care experience.
2. Community Mental Health Integration in Silte Zone
By Dr. Lina Abdulmejid
A community-driven mental health integration model improving access and reducing stigma in Central Ethiopia.
3. From Data to Decision
By Dr. Nahom Tsehai
A health systems innovation focused on transforming data into real-time decision-making tools for planners and clinicians.
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A Model for Africa
Organized by Ethiopia’s Ministry of Health with the support of WHO and UNICEF, this is the first summit of its kind hosted in Ethiopia. It aims to become a continental platform for exchanging best practices in digital health, health system reform, and quality assurance in healthcare delivery.
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📧 moh@moh.gov.et
International Correspondent:
Eyob Salemot
